Safer School Zones

Published on 04 September 2023

Do you know what these signs mean around your school drop off zone?

Kempsey Shire Council, Transport for NSW and NSW police are making school travel safer by supporting a safety campaign called “Safer School Zones".

While Local and State Governments are responsible for managing road safety issues, the school community has a very important role in keeping children safe around schools. 

Safety tips when dropping or picking up children from school:

• Make sure your children are in the correct car seat for their size and that it is fitted correctly.
• Stick to the 40 km/h zone and make sure you keep an eye out for kids.
• Watch for flashing lights on buses - the lights flash to show drivers that children are crossing the road. 
• Always give way to pedestrians.
• Always park and turn legally around schools. U-turns and three-point turns are especially dangerous in school zones.
• Drop your children off and pick them up on the school side of the road to avoid the chance of them running across the road to get to you.
• Ensure your children get out on the footpath side of the car to avoid opening the door into traffic.
• Park safely and legally, even if it means walking further to the school gate. Parking signs are planned with children's safety in mind.
• Drop zones are just that - do not park in a drop off zone.
• Above all, model safe and considerate behaviour for your child.

Look out for our “What do these signs mean" signs at Kempsey Shire schools. 

For more information on road safety around schools, visit SafetyTown, a web resource for teachers, students and families.

Download this FACT SHEET(PDF, 2MB) on road safety from the NSW Government.