General News
5 February, 2024
Students, school speed zones return
AS students return to school this week, so too will school speed zones.
Students have now returned to the classroom after the summer holidays, which means school speed zones are in operation from 8am to 9.30am and from 2.30pm to 4pm on weekdays.
The school speed zone will continue to be enforced until the end of term one on Thursday, March 28.
The Department of Transport has warned motorists can expect an increase in road, pedestrian and bicycle traffic around schools, and near bus and tram stops, at drop-off and pick-up times.
“Drivers have a responsibility to be especially cautious when travelling near schools, as younger children don’t have the same awareness of road safety as adults do, and their behaviour may be unpredictable near the roads,” a spokesperson said.
“School speed zones across the state operate in line with the Victorian government school calendar - some permanently, while others operate from 8am to 9.30am, and from 2.30pm to 4pm on weekdays.