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Drivers are reminded that time-based 40km/h school zones will be in operation on some main roads as they continue to be rolled out across Adelaide, with around 150 locations expected to be in place by the end of the year.
The first new 40km/h time-based school zones will be operating between 8:00 – 9:30am and 2:00 – 4:00pm on roads like Kensington Road, Goodwood Road, West Lakes Boulevard and The Golden Way.
Installation of the signs began earlier this month for this next group of schools, with this stage of the rollout expected to be completed by the end of March 2026.
The 40km/h time-based school zones are already operating between 8:00 – 9:30am and 2:00 – 4:00pm on roads like Kensington Road, Goodwood Road, West Lakes Boulevard and The Golden Way.
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Existing 25km/h school zones on local streets also remain in effect during times when children are present, as marked by school zone signage. The lower speed limit in these zones applies whenever schoolchildren are present which includes before and after school as well as weekends.
Crash data shows 40% of injury crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists under 16 occur during school pick-up and drop-off times.
The data reveals these crashes are most likely to occur between 8-9am and 3-4pm, when roads around schools are at their busiest with motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and e-scooter riders sharing the same space.
RAA Senior Manager of Safety and Infrastructure Charles Mountain said this is a timely reminder for motorists to slow down and remain alert during the school run, particularly as traffic volumes surge at the start and end of the school day.
“With school returning for another year, drivers should prepare for more children near the roads and more traffic,” Mr Mountain said. “School zones on local roads and side streets will be in operation, so slow down to 25km/h when children are present.
“Remember some main roads now have a time-based 40km/h speed limit for pick-up and drop-off times, so pay attention to any signage and stick to the speed limit.
“School pick-up and drop-off times are among the highest-risk periods of the day for young pedestrians and cyclists, as traffic volumes increase around schools.
“Reducing vehicle speeds near schools is one of the most effective ways to improve safety, which is why the rollout of new 40km/h school zones on busy Adelaide roads is important.
“Lower speeds give drivers more time to respond and significantly reduce the likelihood of serious injury if a crash occurs.
“We’re urging drivers to approach school zones with caution, remain alert and allow extra time during the school run.”
Now that e-scooters can be legally ridden by anyone aged 16 years and older, some students may be choosing this option as their school commute for 2026.
Riders are reminded that they must wear a suitable helmet while riding and are limited to a maximum speed of 10km/h on footpaths and 25km/k on roads.
Between 2020 and 2024, a total of 156 children under the age of 16 were injured as pedestrians or cyclists during school pick-up and drop-off times, including 75 injuries between 8–9am and 81 injuries between 3–4pm.
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