Local MPs have launched school safety surveys to mitigate the risks to children after recent Revenue NSW data was released.
Last financial year (2018/2019), 203 fines were issued to drivers for speeding in school zones. 162 school zone speeding fines have already been issued this financial year and local members are calling upon parents to respond and help make changes.
Member for Newcastle, Tim Crakanthorp, says he's astounded at the number of drivers who are willing to break the law in school zones and risk the lives of children.
He says, "there are many other ways we can make the journey to and from school safer for our kids and this survey will identify what can be done."
State Member for Wallsend, Sonia Hornery and Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison have also lent their voices to the cause and asked parents to participate.
Ms Aitchison says, "some feel even a walk to a bus stop is fraught with danger and they feel they have no alternative than a daily drop-off. this is all made more complicated due to inadequate parking and people disobeying signage."
Parents, carers, teachers and residents can complete the survey by visiting the websites below.
Newcastle: https://www.nswschoolsafety.com/newcastle
Wallsend: https://www.nswschoolsafety.com/wallsend
Maitland: https://www.nswschoolsafety.com/maitland
