On Thursday, September 19, 2013, between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., at Blessed Pope John Paul II High School, located at 685 Military Trail, students and police will use speed-measuring equipment and caution motorists exceeding speed limits within the school zone.
G.E.A.R.S. - Go Easy And Reduce Speed, is aimed at improving community safety through speed interdiction while utilizing police/youth engagement and bringing greater awareness to drivers that excessive speed in a school zone has an effect on the school community. In addition, it will empower the participating students by giving them the opportunity to take ownership of their community and change the driving habits of motorists in their school's area.
The offending drivers' speed will be measured by a radar unit operated by officers and the speed will be compared with the students' own mathematical measurements.
The offending drivers will be pulled over and given the option of receiving an offence notice from the officer or safety advice and a student-made ticket from the students of Blessed Pope John Paul II High School.
G.E.A.R.S. - Go Easy And Reduce Speed, is aimed at improving community safety through speed interdiction while utilizing police/youth engagement and bringing greater awareness to drivers that excessive speed in a school zone has an effect on the school community. In addition, it will empower the participating students by giving them the opportunity to take ownership of their community and change the driving habits of motorists in their school's area.
The offending drivers' speed will be measured by a radar unit operated by officers and the speed will be compared with the students' own mathematical measurements.
The offending drivers will be pulled over and given the option of receiving an offence notice from the officer or safety advice and a student-made ticket from the students of Blessed Pope John Paul II High School.