School Zone Line Marking
We've marked school zones at over 800 schools across Australia since 2009. Speed numerals, dragon's teeth where your state uses them, crossing points, and kiss-and-drop zones marked to each state's rules. Our work protects students every school day.
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School Zone Marking Is About Protecting Children, Not Just Compliance
Quick answer: Line Marking Australia marks school zones with large speed numerals, edge lines, crossing points and, in New South Wales, dragon’s teeth. Signs and markings follow AS 1742.4 and each state’s road authority rules. Most states use 40 km/h school zones, while South Australia uses 25 km/h when children are present.
A primary school in Thomastown called us after a near-miss incident at their front gate. A driver claimed they didn't notice the school zone because the faded dragon's teeth markings blended into the grey asphalt. The 40km/h stencil was barely visible. Within a week, we'd remarked the entire school zone with fresh dragon's teeth, bright yellow 40km/h numerals, and high-visibility white edge lines. The principal told us three months later that drivers were finally slowing down.
School zone marking isn't just about council compliance. It's about creating visual cues that force drivers to recognise they're entering an area where children are present. Dragon's teeth patterns work because they're unusual. Drivers notice them even subconsciously. Combined with large numerals and proper edge lines, they create a visual environment that says slow down.
School zone rules differ by state
Every state has its own school zone rules. Most states use 40km/h school zones, but South Australia uses 25km/h when children are present. New South Wales uses dragon's teeth, set out in Transport for NSW delineation guidelines. Victoria, Queensland and the other states follow their own road authority rules. We've worked in every state and understand these differences. Getting it wrong means council rejection and rework costs.
Crossings near the gate are marked to AS 1742.10:2024. See our pedestrian crossing line marking, speed limit stencils and raised pavement markers and school playground line marking pages for work inside the school grounds.
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School Zone Pavement Markings
AS 1742.4 covers speed controls, including school zone signs. In NSW, dragon's teeth size, spacing and placement come from Transport for NSW delineation guidelines.
Speed Limit Pavement Markings
AS 1742.2:2022 and state road authority guidelines cover speed numerals painted on the road. They are white, and they help drivers notice the school zone.
Pedestrian Crossing Markings
AS 1742.10:2024, governs pedestrian crossing marking including zebra crossings commonly located within school zones. Specifies stripe widths, spacing, and kerb marking requirements.
Thermoplastic Material Performance
AS 4049.2:2005, specifies requirements for thermoplastic marking materials. School zones require durable materials that maintain visibility under heavy traffic from buses and parent vehicles.
Tactile Ground Surface Indicators
AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, where school zones include pedestrian infrastructure, tactile indicators must comply with this standard for visually impaired pedestrians.
Austroads School Zone Guidelines
The Austroads Guide to Traffic Management and state road authority guides give more detail on school zone design, signs, operating times and approach treatments.
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AS 1742
Traffic Control Devices
Specifies line colours, widths, arrow designs, and placement for road markings. Ensures all traffic control devices meet national safety standards.
AS 4049
Pavement Marking Paint
Sets the performance of road marking paints, including waterborne paint used on most public roads.
AS/NZS 2009
Glass Beads
Covers the retroreflective glass beads that make road lines visible at night and in the wet.
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Road Authority Rules
Public road work follows the state specification, such as VicRoads Section 721, TMR MRTS45 or MRWA Specification 604.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dragon's teeth are triangular white markings on either side of the road pointing toward drivers. They create a strong visual narrowing effect that subconsciously encourages speed reduction. They are used in NSW school zones. Their size and spacing come from Transport for NSW delineation guidelines, and we mark them to the plan your council or road authority supplies.
School holidays are ideal because we can work during the day without disrupting school operations or creating safety risks around students. We schedule most school zone work for term breaks. For roads around schools, overnight work is also possible during term time.
Thermoplastic school zone markings last 5 to 8 years depending on traffic volumes. Areas directly in front of school gates with constant bus and car traffic may wear faster. We use higher-grade thermoplastic with extra glass beads in high-wear areas for extended life.
Yes, we do comprehensive kiss-and-drop zone marking including numbered bays, 2-minute standing symbols, directional arrows, and NO PARKING text where required. We work with schools to design layouts that maximise throughput during peak drop-off times.
Yes. Each state road authority has its own rules. NSW uses dragon's teeth in school zones. South Australia uses 25km/h when children are present, while most other states use 40km/h. We follow the rules of DTP in Victoria, Transport for NSW, TMR in Queensland, DIT in South Australia, State Growth in Tasmania and the other state authorities. We've worked in every state and ensure compliance with local authority requirements.
Complete school zone marking includes speed numerals, dragon's teeth where your state uses them, edge lines through the zone, crossing markings, and kiss-and-drop zone layout. Upload your site plan or call Niel on 0417 460 236 to discuss your school's specific needs.
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