Notices
Road Safety Information
P PLATE RULES FOR MOBILE USE
Many older students may drive to and from school. The below information is a good reminder for teachers and principals when discussing road safety with those students.
Learner, P1 and P2 drivers must not use a mobile phone while driving, even when you’re stationary, for example, stopped at lights or stuck in traffic. This includes:
- texting
- phone calls
- music
- emailing
- social media
- using the internet
- maps and navigation
- photography
This applies to mobile phones that are handheld, in a phone holder or hands-free, for example, via Bluetooth.
All drivers, including learner, P1 and P2 drivers, can use a mobile phone for any function when parked out of the line of traffic. The ignition does not need to be off.
Motorists can receive a fine and demerit points for using a mobile phone illegally. Double demerit points also apply. Students who have either a learner or P1 licence will go over the demerit point limit and lose their licence.
Please see link for more information – mobile phones.
BUYING A USED VEHICLE
Some students when gaining their license may look to purchase a used car for transportation.
It is recommending before buying a used vehicle, students should think about:
- what best suits your needs, lifestyle and budget
- whether you want to buy a used vehicle through a private sale, online, auction or dealership. Each option has pros and cons
- if you’re buying an electric vehicle, consider how and where you will charge the vehicle
- the total costs involved in buying a used vehicle. This includes registration, insurance, maintenance or repairs and interest on any loan.
To help support those students who may be looking to purchase a used car, feel free to direct them to our website – Buying a used car.
CHILD CAR SEATS
Parents of children when dropping off school may not have the correct child car seat fitted.
Children aged under 7 years must use an approved suitable child restraint when travelling in a vehicle. A child restraint is a forward‑facing or rear-facing child car seat (also referred to as a baby car seat or baby capsule), or a booster seat.
Please note below basic 5 step test before a child can move to seatbelt.
For teachers wanting to know more information, please visit our website – Child Car Seats.
SUMMER HOLIDAY BREAK
With the summer holiday break just around the corner, we want to remind all teachers, students, and school staff to remain safe on the road.
We wish everyone a happy and safe summer holiday break.
If you have any questions or if you are concerned about road safety around your school network, please reach out to us via school.student.safety@transport.nsw.gov.au
School Student Safety Team
Community & Place | South Region
Regional and Outer Metropolitan
Transport for NSW