Police Operations

Operation Schools Back

Local police, together with members of the Highway Patrol, are running an operation to mark the start of the school year.  Operation Schools Back will target the safety of students arriving and departing school with the major focus being the enforcement of the 40 kph school zones.

Motorists are asked to be vigilant before and after school as there will be increased pedestrian, road and pushbike traffic.  Please allow an extra 5 minutes to find a safe and legal park to ensure your children’s safety. 

For those motorists driving through school zones, please adhere to the speed limit and be aware of staffed school crossings. 

Failing to stop / remain stationary at a school crossing is a $379 fine and 3 demerit points. 

Stopped-Double parked is a $91 fine and if you exceed the speed limit by 10 kph (but less than 15 kph) is a $303 fine and 3 demerit points.  These are just some examples of the fines.