Increased penalties for school zones from 21 May 2007

To improve the safety of our children, penalties for many traffic and parking offences in school zones will increase from 21 May 2007.

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.

School zone penalties apply to offences committed in school zones during posted school hours.

Please note:  the fines and demerit points outlined above are correct as of May 2007 and are subject to change without notice.

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To view or download a full list of school zone penalties use the document link below.