Moose Jaw police offering grace period as speed limits in playground zones drop

Police in Moose Jaw are offering a month-long grace period as the city reduces speed limits near playgrounds.

According to the Moose Jaw Police Service, a new bylaw approved by city council late last month will drop the speed limits in 18 playground zones around the city from 40 km/h to 30 km/h, and the new signs showing the lowered speed limits will start going up on Tuesday.

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The reduced speed limits will be in effect between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily after the signage has been changed.

The police service said its officers will work to educate the public about the changes and won’t be handing out tickets to drivers going between 30 and 40 km/h in playground zones during the grace period, which will end on June 20 after all of the new signs have been installed.

“Officers will continue to issue tickets if the vehicle’s speed is in excess of the previously posted 40 km/h playground zone,” the police service noted.

“Motorists are reminded to use caution when in a playground zone, as children may be present.”

More information on the locations of the new playground zones can be found on the City of Moose Jaw’s website.