School Zones

Question:

When are school zones in effect?

Answer:

It is important to remember when school zones are in effect – school zone speed limits are in effect 8am to 5pm on school days.  This means that weekends and holidays, including summer and winter vacation, the speed limit is not in effect and you can travel the regular posted speed limit through the school zone.  If you are not sure if school is in session, always be safe and slow down!

If you are driving through a school zone at a time the lower speed limit is not in effect but there are children around, use common sense and SLOW DOWN!

Question:

What do I need to remember when travelling through a school zone with a posted speed limit?

Answer:

Always...

Playground Zones

Question:

When do I slow down for playground zones?

Answer:

It is important to remember when playground zones are in effect – playground speed limits are in effect 365 days a year, from dawn to dusk.

Question:

Where does the playground zone start and end?

Answer:

The playground zone starts at the playground sign, this means that when you see a 30 km/hr speed limit under the sign, you must slow down to 30 km/hr BY THE SIGN.  Don’t start slowing down AT the sign, this is the beginning of the playground zone and you need to have slowed down to 30 km/hr by the beginning of the zone.

Three things you need to be looking for:

1. Children – always stay alert and look out for children!
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Stopping for Pedestrians

Question:

At what speed do I need to drive when I go through a construction zone?

Answer:

If you come across a construction zone with no posted speed limit, slow down, watch for flag people, and always obey ......