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  • On no parking and no stopping signs, the arrow shows where the rule applies. Some list the days and times.
  • A school sign with a speed sign marks a school zone: don’t go over that speed while the zone is in effect.
  • School zones apply on school days: 8:00 to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., unless other times are posted.

Prohibitive signs (continued)

No pedestrians

  • No pedestrians sign
    No pedestrians
  • No motorized snow vehicles sign
    No motorized snow vehicles
  • No trucks sign
    No trucks
  • No bicycles sign
    No bicycles
  • No dangerous goods sign
    No dangerous goods
  • Parking not permitted (arrows show where) sign
    Parking not permitted (arrows show where)

The arrow under the symbol indicates where the action indicated on the sign is not permitted.

  • Parking not permitted (arrow shows where) sign, arrow pointing right
    Parking not permitted (arrow shows where)
  • Stopping not permitted (arrows show where) sign
    Stopping not permitted (arrows show where)
  • Parking not permitted (arrow shows where) sign, arrow pointing left
    Parking not permitted (arrow shows where)
  • No parking on the days and times shown sign
    No parking on the days and times shown
  • No stopping on the days and times shown sign
    No stopping on the days and times shown

School zones and areas

When you approach a school sign with a maximum speed posted with it, you are entering a school zone. You must not exceed the posted speed when the zone is in effect.

  • School zone (school sign with maximum speed)
    School zone (school sign with maximum speed)
  • School sign
    School sign

The times that the school zone is in effect are on school days only and are as follows:

  • 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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