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Kew Traffic School is a fun and engaging space for children aged 2 to 10 to develop important road safety skills and gain confidence on their bicycle, tricycle or scooter.   

Open since 1957, the track mimics a real life road, and features: 

  • roundabouts
  • intersections
  • traffic lights
  • street signs
  • railway crossings
  • mini tram and train.

Kew Traffic School is fully fenced with a secure gate.

Children need to bring their own bicycle, tricycle or scooter and helmet.

Kew Traffic School is available for:

Facilities

  • A recently refurbished party room with oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, boiling water and cold tap (available for private bookings only)
  • Outdoor space with barbecue, picnic tables and chairs
  • Drinking fountain to drink from or fill up water bottles
  • Toilets with baby change table
  • Car park.
Inside the Kew Traffic School Party room with two long tables in the space, coloured road decals on the walls, and a kitchen with a fridge, oven and microwave.
Inside the Kew Traffic School party room, showing the central space for tables and chairs, and the kitchen with fridge, microwave, oven, and boiling/cold taps.
Outside the party room at the Kew Traffic School showing the wooden structure, the undercover area beside the party room and the painted road leading to the area.
Outside the Kew Traffic School party room, showing the undercover area beside the indoor party room space.

Accessibility and visiting Kew Traffic School

To assist people of all abilities accessing our Kew Traffic School, visitors can read our Access Key document. The Access Key contains information on:

  • how to get to the Kew Traffic School 
  • the Kew Traffic School layout
  • how to identify staff
  • where the toilets are and their environmental specifications
  • the experiences and accessible offerings available.

We can also read our Social Story document which aims to assist visitors who may have autism spectrum disorder, specific language disorders, social communication difficulties or cognitive delays and disability. It provides a clear explanation and description of visiting our centre, so you can know what to expect.

Accessibility at Kew Traffic School documents

  Kew Traffic School - Access Key 57.8 MB [PDF] 3 April 2024
  Kew Traffic School - Social Story 48.1 MB [PDF] 4 April 2024

Location

Kew Traffic School is on the corner of Cotham and Grange roads, Kew.

We are next to Reservoir Reserve which includes a playground, half-court basketball court, barbecue, tables and public toilets.  It's a great place to include a snack or lunch.

Getting here by public transport

Tram 109: Arrive at Stop 41, Kew Traffic School/Cotham Road

Tram 72: Arrive at Stop 70, Cotham Road/Burke Road

Train: Alamein/Belgrave/Lilydale lines – arrive at Camberwell Station (2.1km walk)

Getting here by private transport

There is a designated bus bay for drop-off and pick-up on Grange Road.

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General entry conditions

  • Parents or guardians must supervise children at all times
  • Children must wear helmets while riding bicycles and scooters
  • Kew Traffic School is a drug, alcohol and tobacco free space
  • The use of glass bottles and other glass items is prohibited at all times
  • We accept no liability for lost or stolen items.

More information

For more information email [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4444.

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