lol @ the death penalty!

Sadly whatever the limit, unless enforced, drivers will drive at what speed they think appropriate. Some sensible, others complete *****.

What we need re the speed limits near schools is what they have in the USA. If the signs are flashing, the lower limit is in force and double fines/penalties are in place.
AND
Sensible parents that dont risk the lives of all the other kids, just so they can drop their kiddie off closer.... WALK !!! you lazy...grrrrrrrr!

Zig zags are usually only ever on the side of the school. But again, the flashing lights could also impose double fines for parking/stopping illegally. Im sure the local authorities could make a killing with camera enforced parking. Cha--ching!

Finally though, just like with the crossing up by the subway/FH central... where many hundreds have now been killed by the poor crossing facilities.... Pedestrians need to learn to cross a bloody road. I am a 99% pedestrian now, have not driven for months. Yes I still respect those large metal objects that travel up and down the strips of tarmac between the pavements.

I do agree car drivers need to slow down in certain places... But it takes 2 to tango (usually) and without the pedestrian being in the road in the first place.. there is less chance of an accident.