What is the process for establishing a school zone speed limit on a County road?
The establishment of school zone speed limits requires adoption of an ordinance and approval from the New Jersey Department of Transportation. In general, speed reductions of 10 MPH below the existing posted speed limit would be permitted where children walk or ride a bicycle to school or where school ingress and egress activity would warrant reduction of the posted speed limit. Furthermore, the school speed limit would only be in effect along the roadway section abutting the school property. Where approval is granted for a establishing a school zone speed limit, the county would install appropriate signage to this effect. However, if additional measures were requested, such as flashing lights, the local municipality or school would be responsible for construction and electrical service costs. If you wish to request a speed limit reduction, please write to George Fallat, P.E., Traffic Engineer, 640 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ 08650.
