Keeping children safe around schools is a big focus of our road safety work.
Rangers and local police regularly patrol school zones. Increased fines and demerit points apply for people breaking the rules in school zones.
Traffic rules and parking restrictions are in place to improve safety around schools
The following information is a guide to help keep children safe in school zones.
School Zone Parking
Watch the video below to refresh your knowledge on school zone parking rules and signage at your child's school.
We've also put together a glove box guide you can keep in the car. Download your copy below:
PDF, 936.8 KBManaging School Zone safety
Road safety issues around schools in the Wollongong area are managed by both Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and Wollongong City Council.
Details about what Council and TfNSW do can be found on the Centre for Road Safety website.
If you have a concern or request about road safety at your local school, please talk to your school principal and P&C, then use our traffic request form to share your concerns with Council.
Useful websites
Visit the websites below to learn more about safety around schools:
- Safety Town - road safety education for primary schools, parents, teachers and students
- Back to School Safety - tips for parents and carers, including information in community languages
- Keeping our Students Safe - general information from the NSW Centre for Road Safety.
For more information about safety around schools, call us on (02) 4227 7111 or email our Road Safety Officer.