Police appalled as 70 speeding tickets issued in Flat Bush school zones in two-hour blitz

Police say they are appalled by the results of a Flat Bush crackdown on speeding in school zones after more than 70 infringement notices were issued in just two hours.

Officers set up two checkpoints, one on Ormiston Rd and another on Flintridge Dr, earlier this week.

Counties Manukau East Police Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish said police were “shocked” by what they found.

“A total of 35 people were caught exceeding the speed limit in the first hour alone”, he said. “This is an incredibly disappointing result.“

Two drivers were clocked going 20 km/h over the speed limit during the two-day crackdown.

Cornish said it was crucial that motorists slow down around schools, noting even slight increases in speed dramatically impacted how quickly a driver could stop.

This “can mean the difference between life and death for pedestrians”.

He said everyone was responsible for improving road safety around the country.

“While police and our road safety partners are all working hard to improve road safety, it is essential that road users maintain a high level of attention to keep everyone safe on the roads.

“Driving at lower speeds around schools when kids are coming and going is part of that and essential in keeping our children safe.”

He said police would continue to monitor the roads, warning that officers would be out in force any time, anywhere.