School Zones
Hornsby Shire Council has teamed up with the NSW Police Force for a joint campaign to make school zones safer for our children.
Parking and Traffic Rules and Safety Tips reference guide (A4 Double-sided)
This double sided A4 document provides an easy to read quick reference guide to the important road safety rules within school zones while also explaining why the rules are there. Safety tips for school zones and students are provided in an illustrated and easy to understand format in either hard copy or electronic copy. Please note this document is also available in Korean and Chinese languages.
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- Parking and Traffic Rules – English (PDF 330kb)
- Parking and Traffic Rules – Chinese (PDF 440kb)
- Parking and Traffic Rules – Korean (PDF 406kb)
Parking Rules
Developed for high school students who drive to school, this variation on the Parking and Traffic Rules flyer provides illustrations on parking legally around intersections, driveways and bus stops. Traffic signage is also explained and safe walking tips are provided to get students to and from school safely.
Please note this document is also available in Korean and Chinese languages.
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- Parking Rules – English (PDF 342kb)
- Parking Rules – Chinese (PDF 315kb)
- Parking Rules – Korean (PDF 322kb)

No Parking
- Drivers may stop in this zone to drop off or pick up passengers or goods for a maximum of two minutes.
- The driver MUST remain in or within three metres of the vehicle at all times.
- The vehicle must not be left unattended.
- If times of operation are shown on the sign, the restriction only applies during the times shown.
- No Parking zones can also be used to drop off and pick up children.

No Stopping
- Stopping is not permitted at any time.
- If times of operation are shown on the sign, the restriction only applies during the times shown.

Bus Zones
- Drivers are not permitted to stop within a bus zone at any time.
- If times of operation are shown on the sign, the restriction only applies during the times shown.

Double Parking
- Drivers are not permitted to stop or park between the centre of the road and another vehicle that is parked at the side of the road.
- Double parking decreases visibility for motorists and pedestrians, and significantly reduces road safety around schools.
You cannot stop or park your vehicle:
Within 10m of an intersecting road at an intersection without traffic lights (20m with traffic lights), unless a sign states you can park there.
Within 20m before and 10m after a bus stop.
Parallel Parking
This is the usual way to park unless signs tell you otherwise. You must park in the same direction as the adjacent traffic and parallel and as close as possible to the kerb.
You can NOT park across driveways or pedestrian kerb ramps. A vehicle can be parked up to the wings on the driveway or ramp.
You should park at least one metre from any other parked vehicle and entirely within any marked parking lines where provided.
PENALTIES AND DEMERIT POINTS APPLY
Useful links
- NSW road rules - More information about traffic and parking regulations.
- Revenue NSW - More information about your options if you receive a penalty notice.
- Parking legally in school zones
- Fees and Charges
Looking for your infringement photos?
In the first instance, please go the NSW State Revenue website and enter your Penalty Notice Number and the Date of Offence.
If you are unable to find photos of your infringement on the NSW State Revenue website, please fill in a Council parking infringement photo request form.