Arabic version: السائقون في أديلايد يواجهون غرامات كبيرة في مناطق المدارس الجديدة
Motorists in Adelaide have incurred fines totaling nearly $700,000 due to new 40km/h speed limit zones near schools. According to ABC News, these zones, implemented on Goodwood and Kensington roads, have resulted in 1,100 fines since their introduction in November.
The fines, amounting to $694,037 (including the victims of crime levy), were issued from week nine, Term Four, last year, to week 10, Term One, this year. A significant number of violations occurred near Marryatville High, where 992 drivers were issued speeding fines, and 202 near Goodwood Primary, where fixed speed cameras monitor compliance. Many drivers have expressed confusion over the visibility and clarity of the signage indicating the speed limits.
Local residents have raised concerns about the adequacy of the signs, which some described as difficult to see due to their location and surrounding traffic. With plans to expand the 40km/h zones to 150 schools across South Australia by the end of 2026, officials acknowledge the need for clearer signage and possibly enhanced lighting.
The Royal Automobile Association (RAA) has noted that a substantial percentage of road incidents involving young pedestrians and cyclists occur during school drop-off and pick-up times. RAA officials believe that the introduction of these zones aligns South Australia with practices seen in eastern states for decades. However, they emphasize the importance of drivers adapting to these changes as more zones are rolled out.
