Wheelie bin stickers plan aims to make drivers in Mernda think twice

BINS are being wheeled out in the battle against speeding drivers around schools in Melbourne’s north.

Mayor Steve Kozmevski and Acting Sergeant Rhonda Coates help launch the campaign. Picture: Carmelo Bazzano.

BINS are being wheeled out in the battle against speeding drivers around schools in Mernda.

To encourage motorists to drive responsibly on residential streets, including Mernda Villages Drive, Whittlesea Council and Victoria Police are calling on residents to join the initiative to highlight the 40km/h speed zone.

Large stickers bearing the words “Think 40 — 40 means 40” have been created and can be put on wheelie bins.

Whittlesea police acting sergeant Rhonda Coates said police statistics revealed most pedestrian accidents happened around schools and shopping precincts.

“We are going to take a zero tolerance approach to low-level speeding,” she said.

“Some streets, such as Mernda Village Drive near the school, have a permanent 40km/h speed limit to ensure students and families are kept safe.”

Whittlesea Council mayor Stevan Kozmevski said the council urged residents to support the campaign by putting a sticker on their bin.

Council will be using its electronic speed observation trailer in Mernda Village Drive, and will be inviting community input into a review of conditions.

For your free bin sticker, phone Whittlesea Council Transport Engineering on 9217 2170.