Every day, I witness cars speeding past on Mount Hall Road near Irrawang High School in Raymond Terrace, NSW, Australia. The fear that a child might get hit is a constant worry. This issue is personal to me and many others in our community who share this concern.

The speed limit around schools during school hours across NSW is typically 40 km/h as per the Centre for Road Safety's guidelines. However, it seems that this rule is often ignored on Mount Hall Road. We need immediate action to ensure the safety of our children.

We urge local authorities to implement stricter traffic control measures around the school zone such as speed bumps or pedestrian crossing lights. In addition, increased police presence during peak hours could deter drivers from speeding and ensure adherence to traffic rules.

According to Safe Kids Worldwide, pedestrian injury remains the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 5 to 14. We cannot wait for a tragedy before taking action.

Let's make sure our children can safely cross Mount Hall Road when going to and from Irrawang High School. Sign this petition today and help us make a change for their safety!