Motorists are being reminded that school zones will be back in action from tomorrow.
Executive Director of Transport Safety at Transport For NSW, Chadi Chalhoubm, said speed limit restrictions were back from Monday even though some schools may have school development days until Wednesday.
“The date students begin Term 2 classes in NSW varies depending on the school, some start on Monday, others on Tuesday, while some schools don’t have students back until Wednesday,” Chalhoub said.
“To avoid confusion, and because Monday and Tuesday are gazetted school days school zones will be in place from Monday.
“Please help keep everyone safe by slowing down around every school, sticking to the 40km/h speed limit, and driving with care as children can be unpredictable around roads.”
School zones generally apply from 8am to 9.30am and from 2.30 to 4pm on weekdays and motorists who don’t obey the rules face heavy fines and demerits.
“NSW has around 6,800 school zone flashing lights in place across the state to alert motorists when they are about to enter a school zone,” Chalhoubm said.
“I’m appealing to everyone to look out for the flashing lights and signage around school zones and follow the rules to help protect one of our most vulnerable road users – our children as they head to and from school.”
“Also take care around school buses – if their lights are flashing you must not drive faster than 40km/h around them, this applies whether the bus is stationary or moving.”
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