At a glance
- Speed limit
- 40 km/h in school zones, enforced on school days from 7:30am to 9:00am and 2:30pm to 4:00pm; hours in regional areas may vary (Main Roads Western Australia)
- Cameras
- 20 school zone safety cameras over the next two years; the first, at Soldiers Road in Mundijong, issued 833 infringements in its first seven weeks
- Next camera sites
- Churchlands Primary School (Pearson Street, both directions), Maida Vale, Hampton, Hammond Park and Kingsway Christian College
- Who it’s for
- Drivers in Perth who pass schools and school warden crossings on weekdays
- What to do now
- Slow to 40 km/h when you see a school zone sign during the two time windows, and follow the sign at each zone
- Last checked
- Saturday 7 November 2026, against the Road Safety Commission, Main Roads Western Australia and WA Government pages
- Not yet confirmed
- The fine amount for school zone speeding, and the term dates, which the sources used here do not give
In Western Australia, the 40 km/h school zone speed limit applies on school days from 7:30am to 9:00am and from 2:30pm to 4:00pm, according to Main Roads Western Australia. The WA Government says the same windows apply to its new school zone safety cameras, which enforce the limit during the public school term. Main Roads adds that the hours in regional areas may vary, so the sign at each zone is the one to follow.
This guide uses the Road Safety Commission’s school zones page (last updated 24 September 2026), the Main Roads children’s crossings program page and the WA Government media statement of 9 October 2026, all read on 7 November 2026.
What times does the 40 km/h school zone limit apply?
| Item | What the sources say |
|---|---|
| Morning | 7:30am to 9:00am on school days |
| Afternoon | 2:30pm to 4:00pm on school days |
| Speed limit | 40 km/h |
| Camera hours | During the public school term, 7:30am to 9am and 2:30pm to 4pm |
| Regional areas | Hours may vary |
The sources use the words “school days” and “public school term”. They do not list term dates.
What is the difference between a school zone and a children’s crossing?
Main Roads says school zone area signs 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.
Both types of site carry a 40 km/h limit. Main Roads says its program installs a 40 km/h speed limit, either as a School Zone or a Children’s Crossing Zone, at children’s crossings on roads of 50 km/h or higher that sit outside school zones. The state announced a $10 million investment for safety improvements at school warden crossings in April 2024.
| Road speed | What Main Roads says will be installed |
|---|---|
| 50 km/h or higher | Static 40 km/h speed signs at the identified children’s crossings, with a target date of June 2025 (the page does not say whether it was met) |
| 60 km/h or higher | Static signs progressively replaced with Electronic Speed Limit Signs, with a target date of June 2028 |
Where are the school zone safety cameras?
The Road Safety Commission says 20 new school zone safety cameras will be rolled out over the next two years to detect drivers exceeding the limit in 40 km/h school zones. The cameras are fixed for long periods but can be moved to different school zones.
| Camera | Location | Status in the 9 October 2026 statement |
|---|---|---|
| First camera | Soldiers Road, Mundijong, next to Court Grammar School | Installed in July |
| Next two cameras | Pearson Street, Churchlands Primary School, covering both directions | To be installed “over the coming weeks” |
| Next to receive a camera | Maida Vale Primary School, Kalamunda Road | Named as next |
| Next to receive a camera | Hampton Senior High School, Beechboro Road North | Named as next |
| Next to receive a camera | Hammond Park Catholic Primary School and Secondary College, Irvine Parade | Named as next |
| Next to receive a camera | Kingsway Christian College, Hartman Drive | Named as next |
The Churchlands site was identified through consultation with the Road Safety Commission’s Children’s Crossing Unit and an independent analysis of speed data. The cameras are described as semi-fixed and relocatable, and can be moved to respond to higher-risk areas.
How many drivers were caught by the first camera?
The WA Government says the first camera, on Soldiers Road in Mundijong, issued 833 infringements in its first seven weeks of operation. Within that total:
- 63 vehicles exceeded the speed limit by more than 30 km/h.
- One driver was captured at 84 km/h, which is 44 km/h over the limit.
- One vehicle was captured on eight separate occasions driving more than 10 km/h over the limit.
The statement says 100 per cent of safety camera fines are allocated to projects and programs that reduce injuries and deaths on WA roads, through the Road Safety Commission’s Road Trauma Trust Account. The sources used for this guide do not give a fine amount for school zone speeding, so this guide does not state one.
Where are the smiley face speed indicators?
The Road Safety Commission says smiley face speed indicator devices show a red “slow down” warning to a driver approaching a school zone over the speed limit, and a green smiley face when they are travelling safely. The devices also collect speed data. The page lists five current locations:
| Road | Near | Suburb |
|---|---|---|
| Pearson Street | Hale Road | Churchlands |
| Nicholson Road | Tobermory Pass | Canning Vale |
| Beach Road | Alvaston Drive | Carine |
| Murdoch Drive | Marsengo Road | Murdoch |
| Soldiers Road | Bishop Road | Mundijong |
Which children’s crossings in Perth’s south and east were updated?
Main Roads lists the crossings and zones affected by its program by council. The tables below copy the entries for seven councils in the south and east of Perth. Each is either a School Zone or a Children’s Crossing Zone.
City of Armadale
| Type | Road | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Crossing Zone | South Western Highway | near Burndale Road |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Armadale Road | near Seventh Road |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Armadale Road | near Tait Street |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Albany Highway | near Church Street |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Westfield Road | near Cammillo Road |
City of Canning
| Type | Road | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Crossing Zone | Vahland Road | near Corinthian Road East |
| School Zone | Apsley Road | near Doune Place |
| School Zone | Collins Road | near Bicheno Way |
| School Zone | Collins Road | near Rostrata Avenue |
City of Cockburn
| Type | Road | Location |
|---|---|---|
| School Zone | Coolbellup Avenue | near Counsel Road |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Macquarie Boulevard | near Eucalyptus Drive |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Barrington Street | near Marvell Avenue |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Hammond Road | near Frankenia Turn & Wentworth Parade |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Yangebup Road | near Moorhen Drive |
City of Fremantle
| Type | Road | Location |
|---|---|---|
| School Zone | Lefroy Road | near Hale Street |
| Children's Crossing Zone | High Street | near Chalmers Street |
| School Zone | Ord Street | near Ellen Street |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Winterfold Road | near Greenslade Street |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Parry Street | near Ellen Street |
City of Gosnells
| Type | Road | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Crossing Zone | Nicholson Road | near Eucalyptus Boulevard |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Nicholson Road | near Dumbarton Road |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Nicholson Road | near Tobermory Pass |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Dorothy Street | near Terence Street |
| School Zone | Duketon Way | near Kenwick Road |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Alcock Street | near Yule Street |
| School Zone | Albany Highway | near Dalziell Street |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Forest Lakes Drive | near Hickory Drive |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Hume Road | near Lachlan Road |
City of Melville
| Type | Road | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Crossing Zone | Riseley Street | near Drew Road |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Riseley Street | near Glencoe Road |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Bombard Street | near Tain Street |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Preston Point Road | near Harris Street |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Marmion Street | near Marcus Avenue |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Parry Avenue | near Sanderson Road |
| Children's Crossing Zone | South Street | near Pinewood Avenue |
| Children's Crossing Zone | North Lake Road | near Le Souef Drive (formerly Piercy Street) |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Farrington Road | near Casserly Drive East |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Karel Avenue | near Beasley Road |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Farrington Road | near Aulberry Parade |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Norma Road | near Kitchener Road |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Canning Highway | near Harris Street |
| School Zone | Marmion Street | near McKimmie Street |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Somerville Boulevard | near Johanson Promenade |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Winthrop Drive | near Aitken Drive |
City of Rockingham
| Type | Road | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Crossing Zone | Baldivis Road | near Clyde Avenue |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Baldivis Road | near Safety Bay Road |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Safety Bay Road | near Baldivis Road |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Baldivis Road | near Nyilla Approach |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Read Street | near Malibu Road |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Seabrooke Avenue | near Ricketts Court |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Dixon Road | near Dowling Road |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Hawker Street | near Rae Road |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Safety Bay Road | near Rae Road |
| School Zone | Read Street | near Rand Avenue |
| Children's Crossing Zone | Currie Street | near Axminster Street |
| School Zone | Warnbro Sound Avenue | near Axminster Street |
| School Zone | Read Street | near Robinson Road |
Main Roads’ list includes other councils across Perth and regional WA. See the Main Roads page for the full list.
What should I do when I drive past a school?
- Slow to 40 km/h when you reach a School Zone or Children’s Crossing Zone sign on a school day between 7:30am and 9:00am, or between 2:30pm and 4:00pm.
- Look for the end of the zone: school zone signs have an “End School Zone” marker, while a warden controlled children’s crossing has a speed reinstatement sign.
- In regional areas, read the sign, because the hours may vary.
What is still to be confirmed?
- The fine amount for speeding in a school zone, which the three official pages do not give.
- Dates for the cameras at Churchlands, Maida Vale, Hampton, Hammond Park and Kingsway; the statement says “over the coming weeks” for Churchlands only.
- Where the remaining cameras of the 20 will go.
Sources
- Road Safety Commission — School zones (last updated 24 September 2026; read 7 November 2026)
- Main Roads Western Australia — School Zones and Children’s Crossings Improvement Program
- WA Government — Speed targeted in school zones to make school communities safer (9 October 2026)
Featured image: a school crossing on Hay Street outside Jolimont Primary School (photo: Steelkamp / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the Road Safety Commission, Main Roads Western Australia or the WA Government. Rules and camera locations can change; follow the signs on the road.