Smithfield MP Ninos Khoshaba welcomed new lights for Smithfield Public School last week, which is on the busy The Horsley Drive, and said other schools in the electorate were being considered for the 2009 program.

``Nothing is more important than the safety of our kids and our focus is on making travel to and from school as safe as possible,'' Mr Khoshaba said.

``The majority of motorists are doing the right thing but it is vital we get the message across that there's no excuse for speeding, especially in a school zone.

Smithfield Public School has 560 students, including 80 preschool students on rotation throughout the week.

Deputy principal Lee Thom said many of the students who travel by bus to and from school have to cross The Horsley Drive to reach the bus stop.

``The community has been after flashing lights on these roads for some time,'' Mr Thom said.

``It's a difficult stretch for motorists because there's a Catholic school down the road from us which makes it one long, extended school zone, and I don't think they always realise how far it goes.

``When the students walk to the swimming pool for lessons they have to cross The Horsley Drive as well, so the added awareness for motorists even outside school zone hours will be great.''

Mr Khoshaba said the government also investigated other road safety measures as part of the program, including pedestrian overbridges, wombat crossings and fencing to guide students to safe crossing locations.