One of the most common issues affecting schools and general pedestrian safety, can be vehicle congestion and illegal parking around schools.
Parking on footpaths and verges significantly impacts sight lines for wardens, students, pedestrians and drivers, creating an unsafe situation for all parties within the area. The City encourages schools to use the materials produced by the School Drug Education and Road Aware Program (SDERA). The Department of Education is responsible for parking bays within school grounds.
Report illegal parking
To report illegal parking please contact the City on 9400 4000.
The City can meet with Principals and Parent and Citizens Committee members to discuss road safety concerns affecting the school.
Signs and warnings
Children warning signs and 40km/hour school speed zone signs are the responsibility of Main Roads WA. Requests for additional signs or sign damage reports should be directed to Main Roads on 9323 4111 or 1800 800 009.
Considerations for parents/guardians
When dropping off, or picking children up at school, please observe the following:
Actions to take
- Always be aware of children.
- Avoid peak pick-up times by arriving 10-15 minutes after the school bell.
- If the kiss and drive is full, do a loop of the area and return a few minutes later.
- Park in nearby locations away from the school and if possible, avoid using the kiss and drive.
- Observe parking restrictions - read and follow signage.
- Consider other forms of transport, such as walking or cycling.
Action to avoid
When parking, do not:
- Park or stop on streets where parking restrictions apply.
- Stop or queue on roadways in and around school locations.
- Stop or park next to a vehicle which is already stationary.
- Park or stop on the central median island.
- Stop or park on resident’s verges without the permission of the owner/occupier.
- Stop or park on footpaths at any time.