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NRMA Applauds Fluro School Zone Sign Progress


NRMA Applauds Fluro School Zone Sign Progress

Author: NRMA MediaDate: 27 January 2010

NRMA Deputy President Michael Tynan today applauded the RTA's progress in replacing faded school zone signs in the St George region with the NRMA-recommended yellow/green colour.

In July 2009, the NRMA audited 34 school zone signs in the St George region and found a high percentage of signs were not providing effective warnings to motorists due to the signs being faded or obscured by trees and power poles.

Mr Tynan said that the NRMA's January 2010 audit of the signs provided great news for school communities with most of the 34 signs now replaced with the easily identifiable fluorescent yellow/green material which complies with the Australian Standard.

"Students and their families, school staff and drivers using roads during busy school zone peak hours can now feel safer knowing the new signs are in place," Mr Tynan said.

"The new signs will help motorists identify both the location of school zones and assist them in complying with the speed limit.

"To ensure schools aren't missed in the roll-out, the NRMA encourages anyone who spots a faded or obscured school zone sign, to contact their local Council Road Safety Officer to enable the local traffic committee to advise the RTA.

"The sooner these signs are upgraded the safer the roads will be around our schools."

In May 2009, then Minister for Roads Michael Daley announced that 'dragon's teeth' triangular white markings would be rolled out as quickly as possible - another safety measure that the Government announced after listening to the NRMA's concerns about making school zones safer.

Mr Tynan said the NRMA hoped school communities will start seeing 'dragon's teeth' markings at the entry to every school zone soon.

"Every school in NSW should have good visible signage, 'dragon's teeth' markings and flashing lights," Mr Tynan said

However, the NRMA has concerns about the rate flashing lights are being rolled out and where promised funds are being channeled.

Mr Tynan said the NRMA would like see accelerated funding for flashing lights so the roll-out can be increased from the current 100-per-year rate.

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