School is back for 2025 and Council rangers in Port Stephens are visiting schools during February to help improve safety for students.
Visiting schools across the community, rangers are answering questions from parents, caregivers, and staff about driving and walking safely around schools.
Port Stephens Council Senior Ranger Lisa Lovegrove said the campaign is all about educating the community about key ways they can keep children safe as they head back to the classroom for 2025.
"Our Rangers are here to answer questions about safe and legal parking for school drop-off and pick-up, explaining the reasons behind these parking rules," Ms Lovegrove said.
"We also have information flyers on hand that provide more information about safe parking habits around schools.
"The main concern with cars being parked in the wrong spot, is that other drivers' vision is obstructed, creating dangerous situations for pedestrians, especially children," Ms Lovegrove added.
Council is encouraging drivers in school zones to slow down, pay attention to the signs and do the right thing.
"It's all about making sure all children aren't at risk and can travel to and from school safely."
What do the signs mean?
- No parking or 'kiss and drop' means you can drop your child off here but you must either stay in the car or within 3 metres of the car. Mobility sticker permit holders may stop for up to 5 minutes.
- No stopping means you cannot drop your child off here. Medical or other emergency stopping is permitted only.
- Bus Zone means you cannot stop here unless driving a bus. Children cannot be dropped her unless they are arriving by bus.
- Some signs only apply at certain times, so please check the signs for details.
To view the parking and traffic rules in school zones, visit pscouncil.info/school-zone-safety
