With school back for 2025, Council rangers in Port Stephens will be visiting schools during February to share an important safety message.
Speaking at schools across the community, Council rangers are fielding questions from parents, caregivers, and staff about driving and moving safely around schools.
Port Stephens Council Senior Ranger, Lisa Lovegrove said the campaign is about educating the community about key ways they can keep children safe as they head back to the classroom for 2025.
“Our rangers are here to answer questions about safe and legal parking for school drop-off and pick-up, explaining the reasons behind these parking rules,” Ms Lovegrove said.
“We also have information flyers on hand that provide more information about safe parking habits around schools.
“The main concern with cars being parked in the wrong spot, is that other drivers’ vision is obstructed, creating dangerous situations for pedestrians, especially children.”
Council is encouraging drivers in school zones to slow down, pay attention to the signs and ‘do the right thing’.
“It’s all about making sure all children aren’t at risk and can travel to and from school safely,” said Ms Lovegrove.
