Bendigo Police have reminded residents to slow down during school times to keep kids safe.

In most school speed zones the limit is 40 kilometres per hour. If the original speed limit is 80 kilometres per hour the limit may be 60.

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Time based school zones operate 8am-9.30am, and 2.30pm-4pm on weekdays during Victorian school terms.

Speed limits and operating times are displayed on signs near school zones.

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