Safety in School Zones
School zone times
Most school zones operate from 8am to 9.30am and from 2.30pm to 4pm. However, there are a small number of non-standard school zone times in NSW, which are identified by red/orange school zone signs showing the times when school zone flashing lights operate.
Protecting our children
Motorists must drive no faster than the reduced school zone speed limit through active school zones. Increased fines and demerit points apply for certain school zone offences, with illegal use of mobile phones and speeding among those included in double demerit periods. Transport for NSW has more information on fines and demerit point offences.
School zone flashing lights
This Transport for NSW video animation explains the 40km/h speed limit in school zones. Or read the transcript.
Frequently asked questions has detailed information about school zone flashing lights.