Posted school zone speed limit?

Question

Where I live, there is a building that used to be a former school. I'm not sure what its used for now....but it's no longer a school (and is common knowledge in this small town of 20,000)

Anyway, the streets along side it are still marked 15mph. I noticed while everyone was pretty good about abiding by other school zone speed limits, NO one bothered to slow down from 30 to 15mph by this building.

The other day I saw a person pulled over, and I'm guessing it was probably because they were going the regular speed (30) in the posted 15mph but I'm not sure on that.

Is it still legal to have this street marked as 15mph school zone (it's a busy main artery) even tho the building is no longer used as a school? Just curious, thanks!

Answer 1

Yes, it's legal to have it at 15mph. More than likely, the town council or governing body hasn't given thought to change it. You could request at the next town meeting to have it changed since the school is no longer there. Until then, you have to go by what is posted.

Answer 2

Pissibly the that speed limit is not neccessary any more, but as long as the sign is there u have to slow down and no matter wether it is neccessary or not as the police like fishing at points like that and even if u refuse to pay no eplaination will help in the court cos all they want is money

Answer 3

15mph always means just that.

You should mention to your local police dept that the building is no langer a school and perhaps the speed limit needs to be changed to something more appropriate.

Answer 4

As long as it's posted 15 it is still 15 school zone OR no school zone. I don't think it should be illegal for it to be a school zone. The city would have to change the sign with a little encouragement.

Answer 5

Call your local PD, they will tell you. Use the non-emergency number tho, dont call 9-1-1.