Safe traffic zones are being set up at ten more schools as part of a Highways Section campaign to cut down accidents.Pedestrian crossings near schools will be accompanied by advisory street signs, road markings, anti-skid road surfacing and flashing beacons, Works Minister Michael Weeks said in a ministerial statement.Mr Weeks said that will take the number of school safe zones to 20, with those completed already including Francis Patton Primary School, Whitney Institute, Heron Bay Primary and Bermuda College.It follows criticism that the Road Traffic Amendment Act, passed last month, did not go far enough despite creating new offences including causing death or grievous bodily harm by careless driving.Magistrate Edward King has said another law is needed to make it illegal for vehicles to pass stationary buses, while all pedestrian crossings should be moved well back from bus stops, to prevent a repeat of the accident which cost six-year-old Tyaisha Cox her life outside Purvis Primary School in 2003.Mr Weeks told the House of Assembly on Friday: “The safety and welfare of all Bermuda’s road users, especially our children, is a top priority for this Government and particularly the Ministry of Public Works.“While we cannot control irresponsible action and misuse of our roads by motorists, we can certainly raise awareness and help control traffic speeds by developing practical solutions for Bermuda’s roads.“It is the aim of the Ministry of Public Works to increase the level of safety around every pedestrian crossing and as a priority to do this in the vicinity of all our schools.“The goal of the School Zone programme is to make it obvious to Bermuda’s road users that these are high-risk areas and therefore, they must act with appropriate care and caution to mitigate accidents.”He said the Ministry will continue to look at other means of slowing traffic down near schools.“Currently the technical officers are investigating the installation of raised pedestrian crossings, which have proven to be an effective means of controlling traffic speeds, and increasing the number of electronic speed signs,” he said.“This will not only help to reduce the speed of vehicles around schools but will also help to increase the visibility of pedestrians using crossings.“May I emphasise that it is the public’s responsibility to take the necessary precautions around our schools. That said, the Ministry of Public Works will continue to make every effort to reinforce the safe road use habits of all our motorists.“After all it is our future generation that is at stake.”