Speed limits in Clarington school zones now 30 kilometres per hour

As parents and students prepare for the start of a new school year, Clarington is reminding residents that the speed limits in school zones have been reduced from 50 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour.

“Clarington residents have made it clear that they want safer school zones, and Council has taken action,” said Mayor Adrian Foster. “Lowering speed limits in areas where our children come together to learn will help boost our quality of life—and enable Clarington’s future leaders to thrive in a safe environment. Our communities—and our schools—are growing quickly and we are taking steps to manage that growth responsibly.”

While most schools in Clarington are on municipal roads, there are some schools on Regional or Provincially-owned roads that are not part of this project. Visit www.clarington.net/RoadSafety for a full list of affected school zones.

Clarington reminds motorists and pedestrians to be mindful of the new 30 km/h speed limit in school zones.

“Keep an eye out for the new speed limit signs, and slow down,” said Mayor Foster. “Let’s work together to keep our roads safe for everyone as we start an exciting new school year. I encourage motorists and pedestrians to pay close attention to their surroundings around Clarington’s schools.”

Clarington is committed to supporting a safe, diverse, inclusive and vibrant community. Reducing school zone speed limits is a key commitment in Clarington’s 2024-27 Strategic Plan. Staff are also working on a Traffic Calming Plan to create safer roads throughout Clarington.

Learn about road safety in Clarington at www.clarington.net/RoadSafety.

Media inquiries:
Municipality of Clarington
Melissa Westover
Manager of Communications
905-623-3379 ext. 2019 or mwestover@clarington.net