Community, children and crossing supervisors are witnessing an increase in dangerous driving at pedestrian crossings across Geelong.
Councillor Anthony Aitken - Acting Mayor
This data is concerning and I urge the community to stay alert and be aware of school zones when driving.
Drivers need to be aware of the school zones in our municipality.
It is illegal not to follow the speed limits imposed during school crossing operational time so please slow down and take notice of the school crossings and adhere to the directions given by our crossing supervisors.
Robyn Stevens - Executive Director Community Service Delivery
The data shows an alarming increase in school crossing drive throughs, with some drivers seemingly unaware of crossings or pedestrians on the road.
With a new school term underway, I urge motorists to slow down, look up and be mindful of school crossings.
In 2021 we had 19 drive throughs reported. This increased in '22 and is already sitting at a total of 50 in 2023 to the end of June.
An increase in traffic on the roads and too many motorists not abiding by the crossing rules, is putting our community in real danger and placing a huge burden on supervisors to keep pedestrians safe.
Our supervisors are trained in traffic management and are actively trying to manage traffic flows to minimize risk however, careless driver behaviour is one area that they cannot control.
