Wyndham City Mayor, Cr Mia Shaw, said it was important that drivers observe speed zone changes and watch for directions at school crossings.
"Let's make 2025 a great year for keeping safe on Wyndham's roads, let's drive to the speed limit and make sure we're ready to stop when directed at school crossings," Cr Shaw said.
"The start of the school year while exciting can also be a little stressful as traffic picks up and congestion occurs, let's remember to be patient and courteous on the roads."
"Congratulations to our preppies who are starting school for the first time, our new year sevens who are commencing high school and our Year 12s who are finishing their schooling this year."
To keep safe outside the school gate:
• No double parking
• No stopping in a no-standing zone
• No parking on nature strips
• Look out for 40km zones
• Watch out for School Crossing Supervisors
• Students should exit a car on the kerb side
• Students should use supervised school crossings when available to cross the road
• Consider alternative transport methods and Council's 'Wyndham Active Travel to School' program which supports schools to implement active travel programs to increase walking.
