Set Description
In a school zone, the speed limit is
You must obey a maximum speed of 40 km/h between the "school zone" and "end school zone" signs during gazetted school days and times.
If school zone times are not displayed
School zone speed limits only apply on official school days and during specified hours.
When driving near schools
Children may suddenly cross the road, especially during arrival and dismissal times.
When school bus lights flash
Flashing orange lights mean children may be crossing—slow down and be cautious.
If a school bus displays a speed sign between flashing lights
You must obey the temporary speed limit shown while the lights are flashing.
When passing a stopped school bus between 7am–9:30am or 2:30pm–5pm
These are peak times for children boarding and exiting buses.
After passing a flashing school bus
Once past the bus and children, you can return to the road’s normal speed limit.
If a school bus has stopped with flashing lights
The lights flash even after the doors close and bus moves off—stay alert.
Children’s crossing with red flags displayed
You must stop until all pedestrians leave the crossing.
Distance you must not stop before a children’s crossing
Stopping too close to crossings blocks visibility and endangers children.
Distance you must not stop after a children’s crossing
You must keep clear for safety and pedestrian access.
When ‘children crossing’ flags are not displayed
Apply general pedestrian crossing rules unless flags are out.
Combined crossings with flags shown
You must follow the stricter children crossing rules when red flags are present.
If road beyond a pedestrian crossing is blocked
You may obstruct pedestrians and breach traffic rules.
If a vehicle has stopped at a crossing
It’s illegal and dangerous to overtake a car stopped for pedestrians.
A School Crossing Supervisor displays a stop sign
Only proceed when the supervisor lowers the sign or signals you to go.
You see a red flag reading “Children Crossing”
These flags signal an active crossing, requiring drivers to give way.
Speed cameras near school zones
Fixed cameras monitor and penalize speeding in high-risk areas like school zones.
When unsure if school zone is active
Obey the posted signs and be cautious during common school hours.
Stationary buses may hide children
Kids may dart out unexpectedly; keep speeds low and stay alert.
You must not exceed 40 km/h near a flashing school bus
This law ensures children crossing near the bus are safe.
Failing to follow school zone speed limits
Speeding in school zones is heavily enforced due to increased child risk.
Pedestrian crossings during school hours
Children may not use crossings predictably, especially on bikes.
Stopping over a pedestrian crossing
This action endangers pedestrians and violates traffic law.
Overtaking near schools during drop-off/pick-up
Kids may suddenly appear between vehicles—overtaking is unsafe and illegal.