Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall announced a huge boost in protecting children on roads last Tuesday.

Mr Marshall said all 93 Northern Tablelands schools now have a set of flashing lights to alert motorists in their school zones. 

He visited with Macintyre principal Lindsay Paul and student leaders Caleb Hamilton and Sarah Flick to make the announcement.

“Children are some of our most vulnerable road users and we know that flashing lights slow motorists down around schools and help prevent accidents,” Mr Marshall said.

He said Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) had consulted with schools to ensure the flashing lights were installed in the most appropriate locations.

“The Northern Tablelands is one of the first rural electorate to have all its flashing lights rolled out, which is good news for students and parents,” he said.

Mr Marshall said a number of schools across the electorate with multiple intersections and student entry points had successfully applied for extra sets of flashing lights. 

He said the installation of these additional lights would begin shortly.

Flashing lights remind motorists of the 40km/h speed limit, which applies from 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm on gazetted school days.