School keep clear / zig-zags
School Keep Clear
In plain English
Do not stop on the yellow zig-zag markings during the times shown — not even briefly to drop off.
What it means
Yellow zig-zag markings outside a school mean you must not stop on them during the times shown on the sign (typically during school drop-off and pick-up periods on school days). This includes stopping to drop off or pick up children. Enforcement is increasingly automated with cameras, and PCNs are issued for stops as short as a few seconds.
Parking rules at a glance
Common variations
- School — keep clear — Mon–Fri 8am–9:30am 2:30pm–4pm
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Reminder: always check nearby signs and road markings before parking. Rules vary between councils and within Controlled Parking Zones.