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City of Newcastle rangers issue $420 fines and demerit points for stopping in school zones during pick-up, sparking parent concerns over safety and fairness.
Parents at Newcastle East Public School say City of Newcastle rangers are issuing $420 fines and two demerit points for stopping in a school zone during afternoon pick-up, prompting concerns over increased stress and feelings of being targeted.
Kate Smyth, a parent, reported frequent patrols leading some to drive around to avoid detection.
The council says fines are part of safety efforts due to complaints about dangerous behavior near schools, with rangers conducting regular patrols citywide.
However, no data was provided on how many fines were issued at the school in the past month.
Parents argue the current setup makes pick-up more chaotic and unsafe, forcing families to rush to avoid penalties.
Los guardaparques de la ciudad de Newcastle emiten multas de $420 y puntos de demérito por detenerse en las zonas escolares durante la recogida, provocando preocupaciones de los padres sobre la seguridad y la equidad.