Road Safety Week starts on Monday and the spotlight is on getting Marlborough motorists to slow down, stop and think about their speed near pedestrian crossings.
Council’s Multi Modal Advisor Charlotte Campbell-Lamerton says her focus is on reducing speed around zebra crossings, particularly near schools.
“I am concerned at speed around our school crossings. Please slow down - let’s do everything we can to keep ourselves and others safe on the road,” Charlotte said.
The theme of the national week from May 4 to 10 is Be a Road Safety Hero.
From emergency services who support people after an accident to road workers and school crossing patrols, this Road Safety Week focusses on all those who work to make our roads safer.
“We can all play a part in making journeys safer because roads are for everyone, right? Zebra crossings are the only place where the pedestrian has priority over the motor vehicle.
“It’s the driver’s responsibility to be aware of pedestrians, especially road crossings by schools.
“Not everyone crosses a road in super quick time and for some, roads and crossing them can be a scary part of getting to school in the morning and returning home in the afternoon,” Charlotte said.
People are encouraged to wear yellow for Road Safety Week and the memorial fountain in Blenheim’s Seymour Square will turn yellow each evening to mark the occasion.
Road Safety Week is coordinated by Brake, the road safety charity, and supported by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Beca.
For more information go to Road Saftey Week website.
