Due to increased traffic congestion around the school during pick up and drop off times, here are some important reminders for students and families to be 'Safe Around Schools'. Please ensure you following all road and safety rules when picking up and dropping off students. Please only use the designated drop off zone and parking areas which are clearly marked. Please do not stop in front of school or residential driveways. We appreciate your assistance.
VicRoads and Council share responsibility for school crossings, including establishing the crossing, training and employing school crossing supervisors and supplying flags, uniforms and equipment.
School Crossings are only operational when flags are displayed. During this time, drivers must stop if a child or adult is about to cross or is crossing the road, even if there is no Crossing Supervisor. Drivers must stop if a handheld “Stop” sign is being displayed. Drivers must proceed only when all children and adults, including the School Crossing Supervisor, are clear of the crossing.
When crossing flags or flashing lights are not displayed, pedestrians must give way to passing road traffic.
A school drop off and pick up zone is a special place to drop off or quickly pick up your child from school. School drop-off and pick-up are the busiest times of the day. Many children, parents and cars are all trying to get to the same place at the same time – with limited car parking.
NO PARKING sign means that the area is a drop off/pick up zone. The times may differ at your school, but the rules are the same. Fines can apply if the signs are not followed.
Council's Authorised Officers monitor school parking areas and enforce parking zones and restrictions under Victorian Road Safety Road Rules 2017.
Read more about parking safely around schools.
To make the roads safer and reduce road congestion, try the following: