School is back: 40km/h is in

With students returning to on-site learning for the start of a new school year, it’s important that all road users are vigilant during peak drop-off and pick-up times. 

In Maroondah, we have 74 school crossings and 90 dedicated supervisors, who brave all weather conditions to ensure the safety of children as they cross roads to and from school. 

A reminder that the reduced 40km/h speed limit applies on weekdays within school zones across Victoria during the school term. Drivers must slow down to 40km/h between 8am and 9.30am, as well as after school between 2.30pm and 4pm around school zones. 

Areas surrounding Maroondah schools are clearly signed to indicate the 40kmh speed limit. Some are permanent 40kmh zones, whereas some only apply to specific time periods. The few exceptions to these school zones include time-based 60kmh speed limits outside schools on 80kmh roads, such as Maroondah Highway.

Speed limits in school zones are communicated with permanent speed limit signs, advance-warning signs, time-based signs and electronic variable signs.

Parents are also being reminded to observe physical distancing measures by not congregating in areas around schools. Please keep 1.5 metres from each other while at or around school gates. If you or your child are unwell, please stay at home.