School zones across most of NSW will be back in force from tomorrow, Tuesday 27 January 2026, as teachers and students begin returning for the new school year.
School zones across most of NSW will be back in force (PDF, 180.68 KB) from tomorrow, Tuesday 27 January 2026, 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 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, 40km/h school zone speed limits will be in place from Tuesday.
There are many locations where multiple schools are close to each other and some of those schools will have different return dates. To keep everyone safe slow down around every school, obey the 40km/h 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.
For more information on school zones, please visit https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/community/schools/school-zones