Keep Safe Outside The School Gates

Motorists are advised to slow down and obey the road rules as children across Wyndham return to school on Tuesday (28th January).

Wyndham City Council is calling on parents and carers to take extra caution when dropping their children off at school to ensure the safety of the public and avoid fines.

Safer Communities portfolio holder Cr Kim McAliney said Council observed motorists engaging in unsafe – and sometimes dangerous – behaviour around schools in the past year.

 “We understand how busy parents can be trying to get the kids to school in the morning and picking them up in the afternoon, but it is no excuse for unsafe driving and parking,” Cr McAliney said.

“Council will be issuing fines to people double parking near schools or parking outside of designated car spaces.”

“Council is working closely with Victoria Police to ensure drivers slow down to 40km per hour outside school zones from 8am to 9.30am and from 2.30pm to 4pm and follow the guidance of school crossing supervisors.”  

“The safety of our school crossing supervisors is paramount, and anyone caught driving past their stop signs will be fined.”

“To reduce school run stress, why not ride, walk, or scoot to school?”

“This not only increases the family’s physical activity but reduces traffic congestion.”

“It is important to ensure children cross at the supervised school crossing, stay on the footpath and are aware of their surroundings.”