School Zones and Children's Crossings Improvement Program

In April 2024, the Cook Government announced a $10 million investment to enable safety improvements at school warden crossings across Western Australia.

Main Roads has identified Children’s Crossings on roads with speeds of 50 km/h or higher situated outside school zones across the estate. To implement a 40 km/h speed limit, either School Zone or Children's Crossing Zone, static speed signs will be installed at all these crossings by June 2025. On roads with speeds of 60 km/h or higher, these static signs will be progressively replaced with Electronic Speed Limit Signs (ESLS) by June 2028.

Unlike School Zone Area signs, which include “School Zone” and “End School Zone” markers, Traffic Warden Controlled Children’s Crossings are not in a School Zone and are marked with speed reinstatement signs without “End School Zone” indicators.

The 40 km/h limit is enforced during school days from 7:30 to 9:00 AM and 2:30 to 4:00 PM, aligning with school zone times. The hours in regional areas may vary.

See below for changes affecting your area.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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