What are they?
 School Zone signs are regulatory pentagon-shaped signs that may be used in advance of a school ground.
What are the issues?
Under the Motor Vehicle Act, it is illegal to drive at a speed in excess of 50 km/h within an area designated as a school zone by the erection of signs. This is in effect when children are present in the area; i.e. during times when children are walking to/from school. At all other times of the day the maximum speed limit for the roadway will apply.
When are they used?
The School Zone sign may be used in advance of a school ground to provide advance warning to motorists that they are approaching an area where children walk along or may cross the roadway and that the driver should exercise caution when proceeding through these areas.
Generally, the School Zone sign should be erected only where the school property abuts a street or highway. The zone should designate the area where the majority of children will be walking along and/or crossing the roadway. Therefore, it is important that the signs are located within a reasonable distance from the school ground.
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