Classrooms may still be empty in New South Wales and the ACT, but drivers risk being caught out by school zone speed limits which have already come into force.
Today is a staff development day, with students to return from the Easter holiday break on Tuesday in the ACT and on Wednesday in NSW.
However, 40km/h speed limits in school zones recommenced this morning.
School zones come into effect today in NSW and the ACT, even though students are yet to return from the Easter break. (Supplied)
The penalties for speeding in a designated school zone in NSW can be as high as a $3242 fine and seven demerit points for high-range offences.
In ACT, the penalties can include fines up to $2,136 and six demerit points.
School zone rules operate during all designated school term dates, including staff development days.
The number of staff development days was increased in NSW last year from six to eight, including four at the start of the year and two at the start of Term 2.
School zone speed limits will also come into effect from today in other states, including Western Australia and Victoria but staff development days in these states are set at a local level.
School zones are typically in force from 8am until 9.30am and from 2.30pm until 4pm on weekdays in NSW.
However, some schools have non-standard times.
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