New 40km/h school speed zone on Bell Street
We’ve improved safety for students in Coburg to walk to and from school.
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Update – December 2025
On 7 October 2024, we introduced a new 40km/h school speed zone on Bell Street between Pentridge Boulevard and Elizabeth Street.
The speed limit was reduced from 60km/h to 40km/h during school drop off times (8am – 9:30am) and pick up times (2:30pm – 4pm).
To remind drivers of the low-speed environment, we’ve completed works to install seven electronic speed limit signs in the new speed zone.
The electronic signs will display 40km/h during school drop off and pick up times, and the regular 60km/h speed limit at all other times
Image above: Map showing the new 40km/h school speed zone on Bell Street between Pentridge Boulevard and Elizabeth Street and the location of the new electronic speed limit signs.
Project background
Approximately 44,000 drivers travel along this stretch of Bell Street. It serves a high number of pedestrians and is a key connection to Coburg High School, Coburg Primary School, and to nearby parks and sporting facilities.
Since 2018, 25 crashes were recorded on Bell Street between Pentridge Boulevard and Elizabeth Street resulting in 30 people injured – including students.
To improve safety along Bell Street, we have installed new line marking (dragon teeth-shaped and SLOW DOWN line markings) along Bell Street between Nicholson Street and Elizabeth Street. We have also installed new pedestrian warning signs on the approach to the Bell Street Bridge.
Pedestrians are completely exposed to the full force of a crash, making them some of the most vulnerable road users.
School speed zones are reduced speed areas that operate near schools. They’re designed to keep kids safe by lowering the speed limit at peak times when children are travelling to and from the school.
This project has been jointly funded by the Australian Government and Victorian Government under the Road Safety Program.
Get in touch
Email: [email protected]
Call: 13 37 78