Seven New Traffic Offences In NSW That You Need To Know
Fines increased up to 200%

We're back into the swing of school zones now, with most kids settling in to their second week back at school.
However, apart from doing 40km/hour in a school zone between 8-9.30am and 2.30-4pm, there are some other changes in place which will cause a sting to your hip pocket if not followed.
- Stopping in intersection - Under the changes if a driver commits this offence in a school zone they will receive a penalty of $439 and 2 demerit points.
- Stop within 20m of intersection (traffic lights) - Under the changes if a driver commits this offence in a school zone they will receive a penalty of $439 and 2 demerit points.
- Stop within 10m of intersection (no traffic lights) - Under the changes if a driver commits this offence in a school zone they will receive a penalty of $439 and 2 demerit points.
- Stop near bicycle crossing lights - Under the changes if a driver commits this offence in a school zone they will receive a penalty of $439 and 2 demerit points.
- Obstruct access to ramp/path/passageway - Under the changes if a driver commits this offence in a school zone they will receive a penalty of $330 and 2 demerit points.
- Not parallel park in the direction of travel - Under the changes if a driver commits this offence in a school zone they will receive a $330 fine and 2 demerit points.
- Parallel park close to dividing line - Under the changes if a driver commits this offence in a school zone they will receive a $330 fine and 2 demerit points.
According to the NRMA, none of these seven offences attract demerit points if they occur outside of a school zone.
However, there is a two-point demerit if committed in a school zone.
These changes came into place on February 1.