to take care around school zones - which apply across NSW from Friday - after speeding fines during the February 2021 back-to-school period almost doubled on the year before.
The fines were issued by fixed and red-light speed cameras and 85 per cent were for drivers caught speeding 10km/h or under.Victoria Road, Ryde: from 532 in 2020 to 1131 in 2021The Boulevard, Strathfield: from 240 in 2020 to 492 in 2021Edgar Street, Condell Park: from 83 in 2020 to 228 in 2021 “With school zones beginning today across NSW, we don’t want to see the alarming figures of last year repeated,” Mr Khoury said.
“For parents and carers picking up or dropping off students, instead of illegally parking over a crossing, at a corner, or double parking; park on the next block or around the corner and walk to the school gate,” Mr Khoury said.