Burnaby School Zone Bylaws - Speed Limits & Crossing Guards
Burnaby, British Columbia requires local streets and school areas to follow municipal traffic controls and posted signage to protect children and pedestrians. This guide explains how school zone speed limits and crossing guard arrangements are governed, who enforces them, how to report concerns and request changes, and what to expect if a ticket or order is issued. For City guidance on school travel safety see the City of Burnaby school travel safety pages[1]. To contact enforcement, bylaw officers and complaint pathways are listed on the City of Burnaby bylaw enforcement pages[2].
Penalties & Enforcement
The City of Burnaby enforces school zone rules through its bylaw programs together with provincial traffic legislation. Specific monetary fines, escalation schedules and exact non-monetary orders are published by the City or set under provincial statute; where an exact figure or section is not shown on an official page we state that it is not specified on the cited page.
- Fines for speeding or parking violations in school zones: not specified on the cited page.
- Escalation for repeat or continuing offences: not specified on the cited page.
- Non-monetary sanctions may include orders to comply, removal of signs, referral to court, or other remedies under municipal bylaw or provincial statute.
- Enforcer: City of Burnaby Bylaw Enforcement and Engineering/Transportation staff; RCMP or provincial enforcement can also apply depending on the offence.
- Inspection and complaint pathways: use the City of Burnaby bylaw enforcement contact page to submit complaints or evidence; emergency unsafe conditions should be reported to 911 or non-emergency police contacts as appropriate.
- Appeal and review routes: tickets and bylaw orders include information about how to contest or request a review; specific time limits for appeals are not specified on the cited page.
- Defences and discretion: officers and adjudicators may consider reasonable excuse, emergency or documented permits; application for changes to signage or limits is handled through City traffic review processes.
Applications & Forms
The City accepts traffic safety and crossing requests through its online forms and traffic review process; specific form names, fees and deadlines are available on the City website or traffic services pages and may not be listed on every summary page.
How school zones and crossing guards are set
School zone limits are normally established by municipal traffic bylaws and visible signage; crossing guard deployment is often a local program coordinated by the City, school districts and community partners. Requests for new crossing guards, traffic calming or signage changes go to the City engineering or transportation division for assessment and prioritization.
Common violations
- Exceeding the posted school zone speed limit.
- Failing to stop for a crossing guard or marked crosswalk.
- Illegal parking or stopping that obstructs visibility for children.
FAQ
- What is the posted speed limit in Burnaby school zones?
- The posted limit is set by municipal signs and applies when the signs are active; exact numeric limits and times are not specified on the cited page.
- How do I request a crossing guard or new signage?
- Submit a request to the City of Burnaby engineering or school travel safety program; the City evaluates requests based on safety criteria and resources.
- Who enforces school zone rules?
- Bylaw Enforcement and City engineering coordinate local enforcement and implementation, with police or provincial agencies enforcing moving-vehicle offences as applicable.
How-To
- Report an unsafe crossing or speeding vehicle: gather time, location and photos and submit via the City complaint form or bylaw contact.
- Request a crossing guard or signage change: complete the City traffic or school travel safety request form and provide reasons and any supporting evidence.
- Appeal a ticket or order: follow the appeal instructions on the notice and submit within the specified time on the ticket or order.
Key Takeaways
- Obey posted signs in school zones and follow crossing guard directions.
- Report concerns to City of Burnaby traffic or bylaw enforcement for site review.
Help and Support / Resources
- City of Burnaby - School Travel Safety
- City of Burnaby - Bylaw Enforcement
- City of Burnaby - Consolidated Bylaws
- ICBC - School zones and crosswalks