Yet again
And yet again the problem has arisen regarding the speed limits along State Highway 1 around Pamapuria School. It was only a few months ago I was writing in regarding this matter.
I've lived in the area my entire life (almost 18 years), and for 12 years of
that I walked along that stretch of road every day for school. The amount of drivers clearly speeding in that area really amazes me; despite there being a school AND someone walking along the roadside drivers continue to overtake or disobey the 100 km/h limit. There have been so many accidents along this piece of road, really it's a miracle no vehicle has gone through the fence and injured or killed a child.
What is NZTA doing about this? NOTHING! Pamapuria's desperate cries to have the speed limit lowered around the school has fallen upon deaf ears. What is it going to take? A student to be seriously injured or killed as a result of a speeding driver?
Yes, we do have the warning signs that flash when drivers are travelling over 100 km/h but what's the point in that? How come Pakaraka School for example, have big bright 70km/h signs? It's a rural school along State Highway 1, no difference to Pamapuria School.
