Illegal parking behaviour at schools puts the safety of school children and others at risk. Schools can play a leading role in improving safety for students during drop off and pick up times. The School Safe Program supports schools to encourage behavioural change in their communities by providing key tools and resources to educate parents and motorists on safe road travel and creating a safer environment for school children. All schools are able to join the program and access the resources below.
Council's role in school parking
To keep children safe around schools, council compliance officers monitor school parking areas and enforce parking zones and restrictions. This includes issuing infringement notices to people who breach parking restrictions. Council also plays a role in educating schools, students and parents about safe parking practices around schools.
The laws that apply to school parking include:
If you have a concern about parking during drop-off or pick-up times around a school, please contact council by phone on (07) 3810 6666, email via council@ipswich.qld.gov.au or contact the police.
Council will be monitoring Safe School Parking behaviour at the following locations:
School Safe Parking Brochures
Download and print the below brochures to use in your school or forward via email:
Parking and Walking maps
The below maps show available parking options in the area around the school and suggested active travel routes that you could take.
Woodlinks State School
Parking Map (PDF, 3.78MB)
Walking Map (PDF, 1.38MB)
Redbank Plains State School
Parking Map (PDF, 111.3KB)
Walking Map (PDF, 1.25MB)
For more information on the School Safe Parking Program contact Ipswich City Council via email schoolsafe@ipswich.qld.gov.au or call Council on (07) 3810 6666.