Flashing lights

Flashing lights have been installed at Umina Public School to increase school zone pedestrian safety.

The lights were installed on Hobart Ave and Sydney Ave and will operate automatically between 8am and 9.30am and 2.30pm and 4pm on school days during term time.

Member for Gosford Cr Chris Holstein said the lights would operate automatically when school zone speed limits were in force and increased drivers' awareness of the school zone.

"Flashing lights slow motorists down around schools and warn them they are approaching a school."

The flashing lights were linked to a central computer system which operated lights across the state, he said.

Media Release, 2 Jun 2011 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford