Module 12: School zones and buses
School buses and school zones
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What you will learn
Slow to 20 km/h when passing a stationary school bus.
- The 20 km/h school bus rule
- School zones and variable limits
Passing a school bus
LawYou must not drive faster than 20 km/h when passing a school bus that has stopped to let children on or off. This applies whether you are driving in the same direction or the opposite direction.
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View official source (opens in a new tab)School zones
LawMany schools have lower or variable speed limits during school start and finish times. Obey the signed limit, and watch for children and school patrols.
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A few quick questions – no timer, no pressure.
A school bus has stopped to let children off. What is the maximum speed you may pass it at?
Summary
- 20 km/h past a stopped school bus – both directions.
- Obey school zone limits and watch for children.
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- Official sourceView official source: Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi – Land Transport Rules index
- Official sourceView official source: General Road Code (car drivers) (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi