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School Zone Safety Update

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UPDATE: JULY 1, 2006

HB 2840, passed in the 2005 Legislative Session, requires a 20 mph speed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on days when school is in session and when school zone lights are flashing on roads and streets adjacent to schools. The bill also addresses school zones on roadways that are not adjacent to a school by requiring a 20 mph speed when a flashing light is in operation or "when children are present" as defined in ORS 811.124.

The law was effective July 1, 2006. All necessary sign changes were made before the start of the school year in September, 2006. Some flashing yellow light systems will be installed throughout the State - Tigard has one on SW Walnut for C.F. Tigard elementary. More lights may be installed if funding is available.

Bottom line, common sense approach, when you pass through a school zone - SLOW DOWN. We actively and strictly enforce the school zone speed limit in Tigard.

If you have any questions regarding school safety zones, please contact Traffic Sergeant Gerald Bartolomucci at 20850@tigard-or.gov or phone 503-718-2567.