Back to school road safety

Police officer’s from across the Ipswich District would like to remind motorists that school zones will be back in operation next week with the commencement of the 2018 school year.
 
Whilst travelling through school zones in your area be aware of speed limits, as these are in place to create a safer environment for our children around schools.
School zones are in force between 7am – 9am and 2pm – 4 pm, however, some school zones speed limits are in force all day, between 7am to 4pm. The speed limit is reduced to 40 km/hr and is displayed by a flashing light school zone sign.
During pick up and drop off times parking in school areas can become busy and congested. Drivers should always check their surroundings for any of the following signs:

parking limits (i.e. 15 minutes); 
no stopping;
yellow line (stopping and parking is prohibited);
no parking;
loading zones; and 
school crossings.

Some schools across the Ipswich

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Deprivation of liberty, Redbank Plains

Police have charged two men after they allegedly held two others against their will at a home in Redbank Plains yesterday.
Around 5pm, a man contacted police to say that two men – one of them armed – were holding two people against their will at a home in Campbell Street.
Police attended the address and established a cordon.
Around 6.20pm, the two men surrendered themselves to police without incident.
They were both arrested and taken to the Ipswich Watch House.
Police located a rifle in a wheelie bin during a subsequent search of the home.
It will be alleged that the two men attended the home and threatened the occupants and demanded money and other property.
No one was physically injured.
A 20-year-old Bundamba man and a 22-year-old Augustine Heights man have been charged with two counts of deprivation of liberty, enter dwelling with intent and armed robbery.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131

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Stolen vehicle alert, Wednesday January 17

Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Ford Fairmont
Green
088DRY
Sedan
06/01/18

Homemade Box Trailer

DD8672
Domestic Box Trailer
16/01/18

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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