THis reply came in answer to a copy of an email I personaly handed to the roads Minister when he was at Peakhurst (one page back)
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There is an alternative to NO signs to advise drivers on what speed it is in "off duty" school zones. Very simple.

http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/viewtop/inforce/subordleg+179+2008+fn+0+n

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27/ 11/09

As we have a new Roads Minister, Mr Michael Daley MP, I thought I would send an email.

Original Message -----
From: stephens1510
To: office@daley.minister.nsw.gov.au
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 10:47 AM
Subject: Beverly Hills School zone.

Dear Minister,
In July last year the RTA installed variable speed cameras at a school zone on King Georges rd Beverly Hills.
Even before the cameras were switched on I could see that because of the length of the school zone and many side streets entering it, that there would be carnage when they were activated, even though flashing lights are at both ends on King Georges Rd.
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After an article in the local paper featuring a group of sad looking motorists holding up tickets I emailed the then roads minister Mr Roozendaal suggesting an extra set of flashing lights opposite Edgbason st to help South bound motorists (and make it safer for children, the whole idea for having school zones)
After 4 unanswered emails, I wrote to the Telegraph and then "coincidentally" an unhelpful reply came from Mr Roozendaal's office two days later.

30,000 infringements in the first three months would indicate that perhaps that more signage would be helpful.
To more easily illustrate the problem at Beverly Hills, I've brought forward the relevant page on my website
www.schoolzonesanta.com
Please have a look
We need road rule and to enforce them, but hammering average, unaware drivers is not the way to go.

More sixty signs and that extra flashing light unit at Beverly Hills, would go a long way in the public relations department.

Thank you for your time.

All the best in handling, what is a difficult portfolio.

Yours faithfully
Hans Stephens
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This reply came back a few days later.
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Original Message -----
From: Minister Daley's Office
To: stephens1510
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 9:34 AM
Subject: RE: Beverly Hills School zone.

Dear Mr Stephens,

Thank you for your email to the Hon Michael Daley MP, Minister for Roads.

The Minister has arranged for the matters raised to be examined and a response will be provided as soon as possible.

Office of the Minister for Roads

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As I said in the previous page the RTA doesn't like someone demonstrating a bit of common sense to solve a problem.

http://www.schoolzonelights.com.au/media2009-02-02.html

Here's a link from Peter's website to show what BS is trotted out to justify the RTA's refusal to even acknowledge the effectiveness of Peter's lights.
I have heard nothing but praise from locals in the Lurgano/Peakhurst area.
How easy is it for even locals who know where their school zones are, to forget

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MEDIA RELEASE
11 February 2009

SCHOOL ZONE LIGHTS ROLLOUT SCHEDULE CALLED FOR

School Zone Lights campaigner, Peter Olsen, today called on the Roads Minister, Michael Daley, to release a list of the remaining 275 school zones (out of 11,000) that are to receive flashing lights under the Government's current $46.5M rollout program.

"On 3rd February 2009 the Roads Minister named the next 25 school zones that will receive flashing lights. The Minister said the other 75 school zones to have lights fitted this year would not be identified until "later in the year".

"The Government and RTA have spent tens of millions of dollars and 6 years trialling school zone flashing lights. Surely after all that time and money they know by now which schools "need them most", to use the Minister's words, or are they waiting for more child injuries or deaths before deciding?

"Many schools and parents have contacted me over the past 3 years to ask how they can get flashing lights installed at their schools. It is unacceptable that neither the Government nor the RTA can tell them if or when the RTA will be installing lights at their schools.

"The Minister claimed in his media release: “Nothing’s more important than the safety of our kids and our focus is on making travel to and from school as safe as possible."

"The RTA's report into flashing lights found that they reduced the risk of fatalities by 11% and injuries by 6% (1) . In spite of that 96% of school zones (10,500) will never have flashing lights and the Minister cannot even name those schools that will have. What "focus" on child safety does that show?

"Unlike the Government and RTA I will be making my flashing lights available to any school in NSW that wants them, because I believe that the schools themselves, not Government bureaucrats, are in the best position to know where the lights are needed most.

"The names of the next schools to receive my lights will be announced shortly. My intention is to install two sets of flashing lights to every set installed by the RTA, assuming the availability of sufficient sponsorship funding.

For more details contact:

Peter Olsen
13/55 The Grand Pde
Brighton-le-Sands 2216
9599-1811
0414-538-404
www.schoolzonelights,com.au
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