Dragon's teeth as school zones

Member for Gosford Marie Andrews has welcomed the State Government's decision to install "dragon's teeth" road markings at the start of every school zone on the Peninsula.

"This is great news for our local schools because nothing is more important than the safety of our children," Ms Andrews said.

"The majority of motorists do the right thing, but some people have said to me that they can't always see the signs.

According to Ms Andrews, the dragon's teeth program involves painting triangular markings on each side of the road lane for 35 metres at the start of each school zone.

"Combined with roadside signs and pavement speed limit markings, motorists will have absolutely no doubt when they are travelling past a school.

"Dragon's teeth are an innovative way to keep our kids safe and our motorists under the 40km speed limit during school zone hours.

"This new triangular line-marking is used internationally and is a proven way of making sure motorists know when they are driving through a 40kmh school zone," Ms Andrews said.

"I will be making sure all of the schools in the Gosford electorate are on the schedule to receive this new line making as soon as possible."

Press release, 27 May 2009 Member for Gosford, Marie Andrews