Safety around schools

Stop!

one step back from the kerb

Look!

continuously both ways

Listen!

for the sounds of approaching traffic

Think!

whether it is safe to cross and keep checking until safely across

No stopping on path or nature strip

Penalty exceeds $349 + 2 demerit points

No stopping within 3 metres of a double centred line

Penalty exceeds $349 + 2 demerit points

No parking across a driveway or footpath

Penalty exceeds $349 + 2 demerit points

No double parking

Penalty exceeds $349 + 2 demerit points

No stopping within 10 metres of an intersection

Penalty exceeds $464 + 2 demerit points

No dangerous U-Turn's in a school zone

Penalty exceeds $349 + 3 demerit points

No parking

• Stop for up to 2 minutes to drop off or pick up passengers
• Stay within 3 metres of vehicle

Penalty exceeds $194 + 2 demerit points

No stopping

• Do not stop for any reason
• Roads marked with a continuous yellow line are also no stopping zones

Penalty exceeds $349 + 2 demerit points

Bus zone

• The bus zone is for bus use only

Penalty exceeds $349 + 2 demerit points

Children crossing

• You must stop for children crossing
• Hand-held stop signs also mean you must stop

Penalty exceeds $464 + 4 demerit points

Speed restriction signs

• School zone speed restriction zones operate during the hours specified on the sign
• Some school zones also include flashing lights

Penalty from $488 - $3953 + 7 demerit points

Red traffic light signal

• Vehicle's that pass the white stop line after the light turns red are in violation

Penalty exceeds $581 + 4 demerit points

• Reduce your speed to 40km/h when bus lights are flashing
• Give way to buses
• Watch out for children crossing
• Never park in or near a bus stop or bus zone