School Zone Anomalies

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4. 40kmh Signs Not Opposite Each Other

At the following schools the 40kmh signs on the right-hand side of the road are around 35m before the signs on the left and the painted 40 signs on the road.

If a child is hit and killed by a car doing 60kmh in one of those 35m stretches of road, will the driver be at fault or will it be blamed on RTA negligence?


Bonds Rd Peakhurst



Seven Hills Rd Seven Hills


At the town of Caniaba, west of Lismore, there is an even more confusing situation. The painted 40 sign on the road is 200m before the "School Zone" signs themselves. It is co-located with two "School Zone Ahead" signs.

What speed limit applies on that 200m stretch of road?