Regina School Zone Bylaws - Speed Limits & Crossing Guards
In Regina, Saskatchewan, school zone safety is governed by municipal bylaws and local programs that set posted speed limits, crossing guard locations and enforcement processes. This guide summarizes where the rules are recorded, how school zone signs and crossing guards operate, and the practical steps for parents, school staff and residents to request changes, report hazards or challenge a ticket. For official legal text consult the City of Regina Traffic Bylaw and the School Crossing Guard program pages cited below.Traffic Bylaw No. 9900[1] School Crossing Guard program[2]
How school zones and crossing guards are set
Regina implements school zone measures through Traffic Bylaw No. 9900 and related traffic-safety programs administered by the City’s Transportation and Bylaw Enforcement teams. Locations for crossing guards and the timing of reduced speed zones are determined by field assessments, school board requests and city traffic studies. The City publishes program information and contact points for requests and concerns on its official pages.School Crossing Guard program[2]
Penalties & Enforcement
Primary enforcement responsibility for posted school zone speed limits and crossing violations lies with City of Regina Bylaw Enforcement and municipal/RCMP traffic enforcement where applicable. The controlling instrument is the City’s Traffic Bylaw (consolidated text). Specific monetary fines, escalation, and administrative penalties are set out in the bylaw schedules or provincial ticketing frameworks when applicable; where those figures are not shown on the public bylaw pages they are described below as “not specified on the cited page.” Traffic Bylaw No. 9900[1]
- Monetary fines: not specified on the cited page for school-zone-specific amounts; consult the bylaw schedule or ticket form for exact fines.
- Escalation: first, repeat or continuing-offence ranges are not specified on the cited page.
- Non-monetary sanctions: the bylaw provides for orders and prosecutions where applicable; seizure or licence-point sanctions are not specified on the cited municipal page.
- Enforcer: Bylaw Enforcement Services and municipal/RCMP traffic units; complaints may be submitted via the City contact page.Bylaw Enforcement Services[3]
- Appeals/review: procedure and time limits for contesting tickets are not specified on the cited bylaw page; follow directions on the ticket or contact the issuing agency for appeal deadlines.
- Defences/discretion: officers may exercise discretion for reasonable excuse or authorized activities; formal variances or permits are addressed case-by-case and are not detailed on the cited page.
Applications & Forms
Requests to add or relocate a crossing guard or to review a school zone are normally handled through the City’s School Crossing Guard program and Transportation division. The City’s program page describes the request pathway; no standalone application form number is published on that page.
- Apply/request: contact the School Crossing Guard program as described on the City page; no formal downloadable form number is listed on the public program page.School Crossing Guard program[2]
- Complaints/reporting: submit concerns to Bylaw Enforcement Services via the official contact methods on the City website.Bylaw Enforcement Services[3]
Common violations
- Speeding in a posted school zone.
- Failing to stop for a crossing guard or pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- Parking that obstructs sightlines at school crossings.
FAQ
- What is the default school zone speed limit in Regina?
- The City’s Traffic Bylaw governs posted school zone limits; specific default figures are not specified on the cited bylaw page and must be confirmed from the sign or the consolidated bylaw text.Traffic Bylaw No. 9900[1]
- How do I request a new crossing guard?
- Contact the School Crossing Guard program through the City’s traffic-safety pages; the program describes assessment and placement procedures but does not list a numbered application form on the public page.School Crossing Guard program[2]
- Who enforces school zone rules and how do I complain?
- Bylaw Enforcement Services and municipal/RCMP traffic units enforce school zone rules. File complaints or requests via the City’s Bylaw Enforcement contact methods.Bylaw Enforcement Services[3]
How-To
- Identify the problem location and note signage, times and licence plate if reporting a persistent issue.
- Gather supporting details: photos, dates, times and any witness names.
- Use the School Crossing Guard program contact to request an assessment for a guard or crossing change.School Crossing Guard program[2]
- Report enforcement issues or obstructive parking to Bylaw Enforcement Services with evidence and location details.Bylaw Enforcement Services[3]
- If issued a ticket, read the charge and appeal instructions on the ticket and contact the issuing agency promptly to learn appeal deadlines.
Key Takeaways
- School zone limits are set by municipal bylaw and by posted signs.
- Requests for guards and complaints go through the City’s School Crossing Guard program and Bylaw Enforcement Services.
Help and Support / Resources
- City of Regina — Traffic Bylaw and consolidated text
- City of Regina — School Crossing Guard program
- City of Regina — Bylaw Enforcement Services