Massive School Zone Fines Facing Drivers

School students return back to school after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, at Glebe Public School in Sydney, Australia, on Oct. 18, 2021. AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

Motorists in NSW face $750,000 in school-zone fines over coming days despite students not returning to classes until next week.

School zones were back in effect across the state from Friday, with drivers reminded the zones also apply to student-free days.