Recently a number of bus drivers have raised concerns about the dangers posed by cars parking illegally along Vasey Crescent.  The result of these cars parking in the No Stopping zone means students have poor visibility at the crossing and cars equally have poor visibility of students crossing the road until they are almost upon them.

Two separate drivers have witnessed near-misses in recent weeks and have independently raised the issue with Access Canberra.

Please be aware, the school will now be monitoring for illegally parked cars and reporting them to the police and Access Canberra.

It is our collective responsibility to do everything we can to protect our little ones, while they themselves do not have the road sense to protect themselves.

Below is a reminder from Access Canberra regarding parking on and around school grounds.

Parking around schools - Access Canberra

Don’t take shortcuts when it comes to parking safety around ours schools.

Access Canberra will be actively monitoring all school areas using Licence Plate Recognition vans, targeting illegal and unsafe parking:

• at signposted ‘no stopping’ or ‘no parking’ zones
• in bus zones
• on zebra crossings
• in disabled bays
• on nature strips and across footpaths
• in bus or bike lanes
• where the driver has blocked off nearby residents driveways

Penalties for doing the wrong thing range from $123 upwards to $615. If you’re doing the wrong thing - you will get caught - and fined.

Remember!

It’s okay to park a little further away and walk the rest of the way. While at the time it might feel inconvenient, every time you do the wrong thing, you put a life at risk.

Consider!

Having a pre-determined meeting spot agreed on with your kids. That way if you are late, they know where to wait - and you don’t have to rush.

More options

If you are looking for alternatives to get the kids to and from school why not consider:

Public Transport

Transport Canberra provides a range of options for school kids via either a dedicated school service or a regular route services.

Active Streets for Schools

Riding, walking, scooting or skating are simple ways to incorporate physical activity into everyday lives and daily journeys.  Active Streets for Schools makes it easier and safer for children to ride or walk to school. Not only will this get kids active, it will give parents peace of mind that the route to school is safe and easy to follow.  It is also a fun way to get to and from school and helps alleviate some of the traffic congestion created by parents dropping kids off at the school gate.