General News
30 January, 2025
Slow down as students return
THE Department of Transport and Planning is reminding motorists of school speed zones, with students returning to the classroom this week after the summer school holidays.
School speed zones will be in operation from 8-9.30am and from 2.30-4pm on weekdays from Wednesday, January 29 until the end of term one on Friday, March 4.
A Department of Transport and Planning spokesperson said 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,” the spokesperson said.
“School speed zones across the state operate in line with the Victorian government school calendar - some permanently, while others operate from 8-9.30am, and from 2.30-4pm on weekdays.
“School speed zones are designed to keep pedestrians safe by lowering the speed limit at peak times when children are travelling to and from school.
“Regardless of whether a school is open or closed, or has a student-free day, all sign-posted speed reductions will still apply.”
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