Drivers urged to go slow as schools return

Motorists are being urged to slow down and take care as NSW students prepare to head back to school.

Traffic officers will be out in force on Wednesday as 40 km/h school zones come back into action after the summer holidays.

The zones will be active between 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm, with school staff returning to work ahead of the start of term one for most state schools on Thursday.