Bus Information

Slow down to 40km/h when bus lights flash, unless a lower speed limit applies.

Key Messages

Motorists

Lights flash on buses to warn motorists that buses are picking up and dropping off children
You must slow down to 40km/h when overtaking or passing a bus displaying flashing lights, unless a lower speed limit applies.

You can help keep children safe by:
Sticking to the speed limit and following the road rules in school zones
Slowing down to 40km/h when bus lights are flashing, unless a lower speed limit applies
Looking out for children crossing the road near bus stops, in school zones or along bus routes
Giving way to buses when they merge back into traffic.

Families

Families have an important part to play in keeping children safe around roads.
Never drop off or meet your child on the opposite side of the road to the bus stop or call them across the road. Always drop them off or meet them on the same side of the road as the bus stop.
Remind your children to always wait until the bus has gone before choosing a safe place to cross the road
Talk to your children about Stop! Look! Listen! Think! every time they cross the road:
Stop one step back from the kerb
Look continuously both ways
Listen for the sounds of approaching traffic
Think whether it is safe to cross and keep checking until safely across.