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Around 27 new schools have had the time-based 40km/h speed limit installed since the start of last term – including Henley High School on Henley Beach Road and Playford International College on Philip Highway at Elizabeth.
The 40km/h limit applies where signposted on some main roads with a pedestrian crossing near a school. They require drivers to reduce their speed between the signs on school days between 8:00am-9:30am and 2:00pm-4:00pm.
They do not affect 25km/h school zones on local roads, which apply whenever children are present, even on non-school days.
A full list of 40km/h time-based speed limit locations is available on the Department for Infrastructure and Transport website.
RAA Senior Manager Road Safety and Infrastructure Charles Mountain said motorists should remember to slow down as hundreds of thousands of students return to school on Monday.
“Children are some of our most vulnerable road users so reducing speeds around schools helps to give them greater protection near the road,” Mr Mountain said.
“Many drivers will be familiar with where 40km/h school speed limits are located and the times they apply, but new locations continue to be rolled out, so stay alert for new speed limit signs.
“During school drop-off and pick-up times there are more pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles sharing the road.
“Reducing vehicle speeds gives drivers more time to react if a child steps onto the road, significantly lowering the risk and severity of a crash.
“With more sites expected to come online throughout the year, motorists will see the new time-based limits at more schools around the state.”
Tram services will also resume between the city and Glenelg today following works on the tram corridor as part of the Tram Grade Separation Project, with the Mike Turtur Bikeway shared path overpass having opened at South Road.
Detours remain in place for pedestrians and cyclists along the Mike Turtur Bikeway between South Plympton and Glenelg.
“The South Road section is a key part of the bikeway and it restores an important connection to cyclists travelling through the area,” Mr Mountain said. “We look forward to seeing the remaining works completed in the coming months so cyclists can enjoy the full benefits of an updated corridor.”
Click here to download RAA’s Road User Interactions Guide, which includes road rules and safety information on speed limits and crossing types near schools (best viewed on desktop).