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School zones and playground zones
By Cpl. R.P. Hrehirchuk
Schools and playgrounds
147 (1) A person driving a vehicle on a regular school day and on a highway where signs are displayed stating a speed limit of 30 km/h, or on which the numerals “30” are prominently shown, must drive at a rate of speed not exceeding 30 km/h while approaching or passing the school building and school grounds to which the signs relate, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or subject to subsection (1.1), between any extended times that are stated on the signs.
(1.1) Extended times under subsection (1) may not begin later than 8 a.m. or end earlier than 5 p.m.
(2) A person driving a vehicle on a highway must drive the vehicle at a rate of speed not exceeding 30 km/h when approaching or passing, between dawn and dusk, a public playground for children where signs are displayed stating a speed limit of 30 km/h, or on which the numerals “30” are prominently shown.
Minimum penalty is $196 and three points on your driving record.
Cranbrook RCMP encourages all drivers to obey speed limits in school or playground zones to keep our kids safe. Please slow down!
– Cpl. R.P. Hrehirchuk is NCO Municipal Traffic with the Cranbrook RCMP Detachment
