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Posted on Friday 11th of July, 2014,
In an effort to improve safety for children and motorists around school crossings and school areas, Greater Shepparton City Council will be issuing infringement notices to anyone caught parking or unloading children in an unsafe or illegal manner.
Council’s Manager Citizen Services Laurienne Winbanks said the change came about as a response to complaints from parents and residents about people parking illegally in school zones.
“Previously our parking enforcement officers would ask drivers to move on if they were seen to be acting in an illegal manner, however this has not diminished the number of complaints we receive about people doing the wrong thing,” Ms Winbanks said.
“Photographs will be taken of any cars parked illegally and infringement notices will be issued in the post.
“Enforcement Officers will attend schools on a rotational basis, and at schools which continue to generate complaints.
“We hope this new measure will assist to change behaviours as ultimately our priority is to provide a safe environment for school children across the municipality.
“We ask that parents dropping off their children in and around school zones adhere to signage and park in designated areas.”
Council has written to all school principals informing them of these enforcement changes and to seek their assistance to inform their school community.
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