Road Safety Reminders
40km/h school zones
40km/h school zones slow traffic on the roads around schools. This is to help protect children on their way to and from school at the times and places where they are often in high numbers. The lower speed limit reduces the risk and potential severity of a crash.
40km/h school zones operate between 8.00am and 9.30am and from 2.30pm until 4.00pm. There are a small number of non-standard school zone times in NSW. The designated school zone speed limit must be observed even if school children cannot be seen.
40km/h school zones operate on all notified school days including staff development days (student-free days). While some schools may operate on different term dates, school zone speed limits must be followed during NSW Government determined school terms.
You can find the school term dates on the following websites:
transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety
To increase motorists’ awareness of 40km/h school zones, triangular ‘dragon’s teeth’ road markings indicate that the vehicle is entering a school zone.
Fines and a loss of demerit points will apply if the designated school zone speed limit is not followed. For more information on fines and demerit points, visit transport.nsw.gov.au
Children learn safe road user habits from you and will continue them when they are old enough to travel alone.
For more information on keeping children safe in the road environment visit the families section on https://safetytown.com.au
U-turns in School Zones
Performing a U-turn, or a three-point-turn, in a school zone can be dangerous and is strongly discouraged. Instead, find an alternative route. Always choose safety over convenience.
