Reminder: School and playground zones are in effect year-round

School may be out, but school zones are still in.

The City of Saskatoon is reminding motorists that school and playground zones with posted 30 km/h speed limits are in effect year-round, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.

Drivers must reduce their speed when travelling through these zones, no matter the season. Getting children safely to and from where they learn and play is everyone’s responsibility.

Where school and playground signs do not include a posted speed limit, treat the sign as a caution. You do not have to reduce speed in these areas. However, it is important to stay alert and pay close attention.

The penalty for speeding in a school zone starts at $170 with additional fines for every kilometre over the speed limit. The penalty for speeding in playground zones is the same as any other speeding offense, with fines starting at $100.

U-turns are not permitted in school zones around elementary or high schools.

Learn more about school and playground zones at saskatoon.ca/speedlimit.