Hidden fines when Sydney's new light rail launches

People in Sydney are being warned to adapt to changed road conditions when the new light rail opens, or face fines and lost demerit points.

The CBD and South East Light Rail is on track to start services in December, but with it comes new safety challenges for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians in the city. If drivers are caught driving on a tram safety zone, they face a $191 fine and losing two demerit points, likewise if they overtake a tram turning right, or if they fail to give way to a pedestrian.Motorists who don't give way to a tram or drive through a dividing strip break could be hit with a $344 fine and the loss of three demerit points.

There are also $76 fines for pedestrians caught crossing unsafely near trams, such as taking too long or entering when a tram is approaching. Coordinator General of Transport for NSW Marg Prendergast said people are still not aware of the light rail and are distracted, meaning they wander into the path of oncoming trams."Our main concern around pedestrian safety is the issue of distraction, particularly from mobile phones," she said in a statement to 9news.com.au.

Ah just let them get run over. They will quickly learn the tram will always win.

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