In a school zone, what is the legal maximum speed when children are present?

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Slowing down in a school zone when children are present is all about giving drivers more time to react and stopping distance to stop for kids who might dart into the street. The legal maximum in this situation is 50 km/h, unless signs specifically say otherwise. This speed helps reduce the risk of serious injury by making it easier to stop quickly if a child steps onto the road. The other speeds are either higher than the standard school‑zone limit or, unless posted, not the applicable rule for when children are present.