In a school zone, is it legal to exceed 50 km/h when children are present?

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In a school zone, is it legal to exceed 50 km/h when children are present?

You must always follow the posted speed limit in a school zone. The presence of children does not give permission to drive faster. If the limit shown is 50 km/h, you may not exceed that speed, even when children are nearby. You should slow down further if conditions require it, and be prepared to stop for pedestrians. The rules for school zones are designed to protect kids who may unexpectedly enter the roadway, and speeding there carries stricter penalties. Any idea of speeding up during certain times or only when children aren’t present isn’t supported by the signaled limit; only a different posted limit or temporary signs would change the allowed speed.

You must always follow the posted speed limit in a school zone. The presence of children does not give permission to drive faster. If the limit shown is 50 km/h, you may not exceed that speed, even when children are nearby. You should slow down further if conditions require it, and be prepared to stop for pedestrians. The rules for school zones are designed to protect kids who may unexpectedly enter the roadway, and speeding there carries stricter penalties. Any idea of speeding up during certain times or only when children aren’t present isn’t supported by the signaled limit; only a different posted limit or temporary signs would change the allowed speed.

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