Precinct Traffic Safety

Sir Gustav Nossal Boulevard has a speed limit of 20 km/h. There are multiple Shared Zones and pedestrian crossings along Sir Gustav Nossal Boulevard. Shared Zones are indicated with signage, a raised paved area and have a speed limit of 10 kmh. Please be aware that pedestrians have right of way on a Shared Zone and pedestrian crossing.

It is important that drivers of all vehicles moving in and around the precinct observe all road signage and road rules. The speed limits have been put in place to ensure the safety of all pedestrians, including our students. Currently there is concern about some vehicles being driven too fast, which has the potential to cause accidents. All drivers are urged to be patient and observe the road rules in the precinct. It is mandated under the Road Safety Act 1986.

Once arrived at Nossal please ensure you follow all posted signage including no standing zones. (Please see the map below). Where there is no speed limit indicated, cars must be driven at walking pace only. Cars must not be driven on grassed areas. Students must not be dropped off in the Federation University or Berwick Healthcare carpark. A reminder that when exiting the visitor's carpark that there is no right turn. 

Pedestrians also have a role to play in traffic safety. An additional safety problem is the increasing number of students who are walking and crossing roadways while listening to devices through headphones. Drivers report students crossing in front of them without looking and clearly not hearing a car is nearby. Students are reminded to look both ways before crossing any road and only cross when safe to do so. Do not rely on traffic lights alone. 

Students who ride bikes to school are reminded to ensure a helmet is worn at all times and to please be mindful of your speed when riding on shared footpaths. Students should be dismounting bikes when crossing at traffic lights and pedestrian crossings.

Federation University's security have previously reported that there is several Nossal students who walk through Buchanan Park and then through the university car park to go to school. Student must not walk through the Federation University carpark or Berwick Healthcare carpark. The footpath that runs parallel to Sir Gustav Nossal Boulevard must be used for pedestrian access to Nossal High School.

With the upgrade of Clyde Road progressing, there will be many disruptions and detours for both vehicles and pedestrians. To keep up to date with these works and receive notifications on planned disruptions scan the following QR code or SMS “CLYDE” to 0499 073 073.