School zone speed limits back in force

School zones in Narrabri Shire are back in force, as teachers and students begin returning for the new school year.

While the first few days of the term are traditionally school development days for teachers, children may also be returning and that will continue to increase throughout the next week.

Some schools return earlier than others, particularly non-government schools, so to avoid any confusion for motorists and to keep the returning children safe, 40kmh school zone speed limits have been in place from Tuesday, February 3.

There are many locations where multiple schools are close to each other and some of those schools may have different return dates. To keep everyone safe slow down around every school, obey the 40kmh speed limit, and keep your eye out for vulnerable kids embarking on an exciting new year of education.

School zones generally apply from 8 to 9.30am and from 2.30 to 4pm on weekdays and motorists who don’t obey the rules face heavy fines and demerits.