Drivers caught speeding on a stretch of road outside a rural school are being taught some lessons by the pupils. The unsuspecting motorists are given the option of taking penalty points or attending Kids Court. If they accept, the drivers go to a classroom where they face an array of questions from children aged 10 and 11. One pupil, Eva, said: "This will help the school and people who come into the Kids Court will slow down, and it will be more safer for the kids and parents to cross the road." Another pupil of Artigarvan Primary School in County Tyrone, Layla, said: "It's very serious knowing some people can end up either in the hospital or worse. "It's a good idea to not speed because it's not only our lives in danger - it's yours as well." Ethna Wiley, from the board of governors, said it was beneficial to both children and motorists. She said the car park was across the road from the school and on a busy road. "We are fearful for our children crossing the road," Wiley said. "So by having this Kids Court we are trying to raise the awareness of speed and the danger of speeding cars going through our village." Most of the drivers had an excuse for their behaviour but said they ha
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Drivers caught speeding on a stretch of road outside a rural school are being taught some lessons by the pupils. The unsuspecting motorists are given the option of taking penalty points or attending Kids Court. If they accept, the drivers…
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Drivers caught speeding on a stretch of road outside a rural school are being taught some lessons by the pupils. The unsuspecting motorists are given the option of taking penalty points or attending Kids Court. If they…
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Drivers caught speeding on a stretch of road outside a rural school are being taught some lessons by the pupils. The unsuspecting motorists are given the option of taking penalty points or attending Kids Court. If they accept, the drivers…
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