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When you drive past a California school, you might notice a sign that reads “Speed limit 25 when children are present.” But what exactly does that mean?
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In California, school zones are generally in effect only "when children are outside or crossing the street", [1] and usually have a speed limit of 25 mph, or 40 km/h. School zone signs are sometimes amended with the notice "When children are present" (as shown on the photo), which emphasizes its definition in the drivers' handbook.
The default speed limit outside of "business or residential" districts in Arizona is 65 mph (105 km/h); within those districts the default speed limit is 25 mph (40 km/h). The default school zone speed limit is 15 mph (24 km/h), while some may be 25 to 35 mph (40 to 56 km/h).
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The CA MUTCD is developed by Caltrans in consultation with the California Traffic Control Devices Committee (CTCDC) and other stakeholder agencies. The CTCDC is the successor to the California State Sign Committee, which was originally responsible for highway signage from 1933 to 1947. [ 3 ]
Most school speed limits are 15 mph, ... 6-9 mph over the limit in a regular zone usually gets you a $25 ticket. In a school zone it’s $50. 10-14 mph over.
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