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Community safety zone

Community safety zone

The community has identified a special risk to pedestrians here. Traffic offences in this zone carry increased fines.

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What does this sign mean?

  1. The area has a special risk to pedestrians; traffic fines are increased. (Correct answer)
  2. The road is closed for a community event.
  3. Neighbourhood watch area; no special traffic rules.
  4. There is a police station ahead.

Explanation: A community safety zone is an area where the community has found a special risk to pedestrians. Traffic offences there carry higher fines.

You are caught speeding inside the zone shown by this sign. What is different?

  1. The fine is increased. (Correct answer)
  2. Nothing; the normal fine applies.
  3. Only a warning can be given.
  4. Fines apply only to truck drivers.

Explanation: Traffic offences committed in a community safety zone are subject to increased fines.

Inside the zone shown by this sign, which offences carry increased fines?

  1. Parking offences only.
  2. Speeding only.
  3. Traffic offences in general. (Correct answer)
  4. Only offences against children.

Explanation: In a community safety zone, traffic offences are subject to increased fines, not just speeding.

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