To improve the safety of school children, penalties for traffic and parking offences in school zones will increase from 21 May 2007.
The increased fines and demerit points will apply to 130 offences committed in school zones during posted school hours.
New fines and demerit point increases include:
Speeding – minimum fines of $128 and 4 demerit points.
Approach children’s crossing too quickly to stop safely – $384 fine and 4 demerit points.
Double parking – $231 fine and 2 demerit points.
Stopping on or near a children’s crossing – $308 and 2 demerit points.
To check out the full list of school zone demerit points and offences see the RTA website:
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregul...tlist_dl1.html
Increased fines and demerit points in school zones are part of a Child Road Safety Package which also includes:
An electronic school speed zone alert system, incorporating flashing 40km/hr signs, installed at 100 school sites.
A combination of 50 fixed and mobile speed cameras.
A Drop off and Pick Up scheme to relieve parking congestion outside schools.