Morning, commuters! If you felt like you could breeze through those empty streets last week, think again because the school bell has officially rung.

From 8:00 AM today, the strict school zone speed limits have returned, and highway patrol is out in full force to catch anyone lagging behind. Don’t let a moment of distraction turn into a multi-hundred dollar mistake on the way to work.

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This isn’t just about safety; it’s a high-stakes compliance period where police use every tool at their disposal to ensure child safety. With kids back on the footpaths, the tolerance for “creeping” over 40km/h is absolutely zero.

Proper analysis shows that during the first week back, traffic infringements spike by nearly 15% as drivers struggle to shake off their holiday habits. The logic is simple: lower speeds save lives, and the fines are designed to hurt enough that you never forget again.

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For those in NSW, remember that many school zones also double as “Safety Camera” zones where fixed cameras won’t blink twice before snaping your plates. In the ACT, the fines can be even more punishing depending on how far over the limit you decide to push it.

It’s not just the cash—losing demerit points right at the start of the second quarter can put your license in serious jeopardy for the rest of the year. Keep your eyes on the flashing lights and your foot off the gas.

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