School Variable Speed Limits

Variable speed limit changes to roads near normal access to schools in Upper Hutt City for notification. Converted Speed Limits Schools.dwg dated 18/08/2025 from G:\Operations\Roading\AutoCad\Drawings-Nir Variable speed limits (VSLs) are used to manage travel speeds to protect people using the roads at certain times. VSLs are used around schools and at high-risk intersections throughout New Zealand and are legally enforceable. When operating, the VSL will appear on a flashing electronic sign. If the sign is not turned on, the permanent speed limit applies. A variable speed limit helps protect young New Zealanders during busier times (such as during pickup and drop-off) and allows people to travel at an appropriate speed when there’s minimal student activity (for example, nights, weekends and during the school holidays). Variable speed limits should be installed outside school gates and entrances for 150m in each direction from the school gate or access point.本通知涉及上哈特市（Upper Hutt City）学校常规出入口周边道路的可变限速调整事项。已完成对路径G:OperationsRoadingAutoCadDrawings-Nir下2025年8月18日版《Speed Limits Schools.dwg》图纸的格式转换。可变限速（Variable Speed Limit，VSL）系统用于管控车辆行驶速度，以在特定时段保障道路使用者的安全。新西兰全国范围内，学校周边及高风险交叉口均已布设该系统，且其管控措施具备法律效力。系统启用时，可变限速信息将显示在闪烁的电子标志牌上；若标志牌未点亮，则需遵循路段常设限速标准。可变限速系统可在客流高峰时段（如学生上下学时段）为新西兰青少年群体提供安全防护，而在学生活动较少的时段（如夜间、周末及学校假期），则允许车辆以适配路况的车速通行。可变限速设施应布设在校门或出入口两侧各150米范围内的校门及出入口外侧区域。