With students returning to school, motorists around Queensland are being reminded to slow down around school zones.
Ipswich police are out in force reminding motorists that’s its 40km around school zones between 7am – 9pm in the morning and 2pm – 4pm in the afternoon, with some schools maintaining the 40km speed all day, through speed awareness reminders.
Drivers are reminded not to be complacent, to be alert, not distracted, and ensure they are driving to the speed limits posted, obeying road rules.
Motorists need to consider the number of children and families around our school communities around these times, and that pedestrian crossings will also be busy.
Not only will families be collecting their children from around school zones, buses with children being collected and dropped off also operate in and around the Ipswich community.
Motorists need to also be vigilant of children crossing roads, in front and behind buses, and remember that they may not
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Stolen vehicle alert, Tuesday January 30
Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Nissan Stagea
Silver
179VHV
Station Wagon
29/01/18
Police advise that residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
In the past, many vehicles have been taken while the victims were at home.
Keys, mobile phones and cash were also stolen after thieves allegedly gained entry to homes and easily located car keys in plain view.
Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: “Where are your keys?”
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
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