School zone speed limits could still be in force before Christmas in NSW
The majority of students have left the classroom for the year, but that doesn't mean school zones will stop operating.
School zone speed limits are still in force for some areas in NSW as many schools are partly in operation due to teaching commitments like planning days.
This means drivers could still be fined even if pupils are not attending the school.
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NSW school zones could still be in effect even if students are not in the classrooms. Nikki Short
Double demerits also apply from midnight on Thursday until January 1st in NSW.
If you're confused about the specifications in your area, here is a general guide for the state.
What are the school zone speed limits?
NSW school zone speed limits are set at 40 km/h for the majority of zones but some areas, including Manly and Liverpool, have implemented a 30 km/h speed limit.
When do school zones start?
School zone times operate from 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm and 4pm.
The speed limits are in operation on all days which are not a weekend, a public holiday or a publicly notified school holiday for government schools.
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School zone days included school development days (student-free days), as some students still attend on those days.
The state's school holiday dates can be found here.
How far around a school is considered a school zone?
"The NSW government has ensured that every school in NSW has at least one set of school zone flashing lights," Transport for NSW said.
The length of the zone around the school is determined by where the zone speed limit signs start and finish.
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How much are school zone speeding fines?
Exceeding the speed limit by 10 km/h and under in a school zone is a $494 fine and loss of two demerit points.
For those on a learner or provisional licence, it is a loss of four or five demerit points.
Speeding over 10 or 20 km/h is a $615 fine.
Drivers will lose either four or five points depending on the class of vehicle and license.
The state's double demerit points system applies to school zone speeding fines.
A state-by-state guide of school zones can be found here.
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