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School zone speed limit

You are in a school zone. The lower maximum speed shown applies when the yellow lights are flashing.

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What does this sign mean?

  1. School zone: the maximum speed is 40 km/h when the lights flash. (Correct answer)
  2. Playground: the minimum speed is 40 km/h.
  3. School bus stop 40 m ahead.
  4. Pedestrian crossover: stop for 40 seconds.

Explanation: The yellow-green five-sided sign marks a school zone. Watch for children and obey the lower limit when the lights flash.

When does the lower speed limit on this sign apply?

  1. When the yellow lights are flashing. (Correct answer)
  2. Only on weekends.
  3. Only at night.
  4. Only when you can see children on the road.

Explanation: This school zone sign shows a reduced limit for school hours. It is in effect when the yellow lights are flashing.

The yellow lights on this sign are flashing, but you see no children anywhere. What is your maximum speed?

  1. The regular limit, since no children are present.
  2. 40 km/h. (Correct answer)
  3. 50 km/h.
  4. 60 km/h, if the road is dry.

Explanation: When the yellow lights flash, the lower school-zone limit shown applies, whether or not you can see children.

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Community safety zone

The community has identified a special risk to pedestrians here. Traffic offences in this zone carry increased fines.
Maximum speed 50 km/h

The maximum speed allowed is 50 km/h. Drive slower when conditions are poor.