In school zones, the maximum speed allowed unless otherwise posted, in urban and rural Alberta is 30 km\h on school days only from: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

In playground zones, the speed limit in both rural and urban Alberta is 30 km/h (unless otherwise posted) everyday from 8:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset.

A playground or school zone ends where a traffic sign indicates a higher speed or a sign indicates the end of the zone.

For more information on Alberta Transportation’s child traffic safety programs, please visit our website www.saferoads.com or contact us at 780/422-8839. (For toll free service outside of Edmonton, dial 310-0000.)

 
 
Good drivers are considerate of all road users.
Keep kids safe – be alert around kid zones.

October 2004