North East Valley Normal School pupils Bella Reid (left) and Sierra Sawyers (both 10) patrol a pedestrian crossing outside their school while Dunedin police keep a watchful eye for speeding motorists as the city's pupils return to school this week. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.
Acting Sergeant Anthony Bond, of the strategic traffic unit, said no tickets were issued in the city yesterday for speeding or dangerous driving near schools, and he was pleased drivers were starting to take more care.
"The highest speed clocked was 52kmh.
"That's great.
"People are learning. It's taken a while," he said.
Sgt Bond said drivers had been given traffic infringement notices in the past for travelling at speeds up to 80kmh past schools.
"Thank God those days are over - and long may it continue."
Speed checks around schools in the city will continue for the remainder of this week, he said.
