Did you know that in February 2018, seven new school zone traffic offences were rolled out in NSW ?
School zone days include school development days, also known as student-free days, because some students may attend their school on these days.
The NSW Department of Education website has more information on school term dates and detailed data on school locations.
https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/calendars
Most school zones operate from 8 to 9.30am and from 2.30 to 4pm. However, there are a small number of non-standard school zone times in NSW, which are identified by red/orange school zone signs showing the times when school zone flashing lights operate
The offences include the following:
1. Stopping in intersection of a school zone is a penalty of $457 and 2 demerit points.
2. Stop within 20m of intersection (traffic lights) in a school zone is a penalty of $457 and 2 demerit points.
3. Stop within 10m of intersection (no traffic lights) in a school zone is a penalty of $457 and 2 demerit points.
4. Stop near bicycle crossing lights in a school zone is a penalty of $457 and 2 demerit points.
5. Obstruct access to ramp/path/passageway in a school zone is a penalty of $344 and 2 demerit points.
6. Not parallel park in the direction of travel in a school zone is a $344 fine and 2 demerit points.
7. Parallel park close to dividing line in a school zone is a $344 fine and 2 demerit points.
For additional information about road safety and school zones visit https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/schools/flashinglights/index.html
Content and image source: NSW Department of Education