Road safety around schools
Why do we need restricted parking around schools?
- Restricted parking in school zones is there for the safety of our children.
- It is designed to help all road users maintain safe lines of vision.
- It is designed to allow for a turnover of vehicles within a limited area.
- Illegal parking creates a dangerous environment for children as it can severely reduce their view of approaching vehicles.
| Know your parking signs | |
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NO STOPPINGYou cannot stop in this area FOR ANY REASON. Why is it there?To keep sight lines clear for drivers AND children, so both have more time to avoid crashes. |
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NO PARKINGYou can stop in a NO PARKING zone for a maximum of two minutes to drop off or pick up passengers. You must stay within three metres of you car at all times. Why is it there?To provide a safe place for older children to be set down and picked up without endangering other children. |
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BUS ZONEYou must not stop or park in a bus zone unless you are driving a bus. Why is it there?To provide safe place for large buses to set down and pick up. Cars parking in bus zones put lives at risk by forcing buses out of “their” safety zone. |
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No parking on nature strips or footpaths.
NSW school zone parking offence penalties
| Offence | Penalty | Demerit points |
|---|---|---|
| Disobey NO STOPPING sign | $265 | 2 |
| Disobey NO PARKING sign | $147 | 2 |
| Stop on/near childrens crossing | $353 | 2 |
| Stop on/near pedestrian crossing | $353 | 2 |
| Stop on/near marked foot crossing | $353 | 2 |
| Stop at/near bus zone | $265 | 2 |
| Double parking | $265 | 2 |
| Stop on path/strip in built-up area | $147 | 2 |
| Stop on/across driveway/other access to/from land | $147 | 2 |
For more information contact Muswellbrook Shire Council Regulatory Services on 6549 3788.
This page last updated 16 February, 2012 12:10 PM
