Don't risk injuring your child

The 40km/h speed limit in school zones operates between 8.00-9.30am and 2.30-4.00pm on school days - be aware of the time or you could get fined. Children can be unpredictable and hard to see. It's important that parents and carers observe local school safety initiatives when dropping off and collecting children. Penalties are high, new fines and demerit point increases include:

Speeding - minimum fine of $128 and four demerit points

Approach children's crossing too quickly to stop safely - $384 fine and four demerit points

Double parking - $231 fine and two demerit points

Stopping on or near a children’s crossing - $308 and two demerit points

Illegal use of mobile phone in school zone - $308 fine and four demerit points.

The worst penalty is knowing you've caused an injury to a child.