Georgia is set to tighten traffic rules in areas adjacent to schools, banning vehicles from traveling at speeds over 30 km/h on designated, specially marked sections. This measure is outlined in the action plan of the National Road Safety Strategy for 2026–2030.
“In response to challenges concerning the safety of minors, work will begin on introducing relevant regulations for areas adjacent to schools in Georgia. Specifically, there are plans to legally define the concept of a ‘school zone’ in Georgian legislation, set a maximum speed limit of 30 km/h for vehicular traffic in these zones, and review the applicability of the existing 15 km/h speeding tolerance threshold to school zones.
These legislative measures will help reduce average driving speeds in school zones and significantly increase safety levels for minors. In addition, prior to defining the term ‘school zone’, authorities in Georgia will evaluate the infrastructure surrounding all operating public schools against recommendations drawn up by the Interagency Commission on Road Safety.
In terms of road infrastructure, work will continue on implementing comprehensive infrastructure initiatives focused on strengthening pedestrian safety in school zones and surrounding areas,” the strategy notes.
