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Parking, the road rules and you
Children's crossings
Stopping or parking your vehicle too close to a children's crossing may mean that a child entering the crossing can’t see or be seen by an approaching car.

When a childrens crossing is in operation (that is: when the flags are displayed) you must not stop or park within 20 metres of the crossing on the approach side and 10 metres of the crossing on the departure side. This means that even stopping momentarily to let a child out or pick a child up is an offence.

These restrictions do not apply when the crossing is not operating and the flags are not displayed.

However if there is a ‘No Stopping’ or ‘No Parking’ signs at the crossing you must obey it at all times.

In the interest of safety for the children and to avoid congestion officers record vehicle registration numbers and details of the offence and infringements are sent via mail.

The following appeals would not be considered valid reasons for withdrawal of parking infringements:

  • I wanted to drop my children as close to the gate as possible.
  • It was raining.