Class 7 Speed Limits and Zones Alberta 4

Question 1

What speed should you drive when approaching a crosswalk with pedestrians waiting in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

A reduced speed that allows you to stop safely for pedestrians

Answer

The posted speed limit, as pedestrians must wait

Answer

30 km/h at all crosswalks

Answer

Speed up to clear the crosswalk before the pedestrian steps out

Question 2

In Alberta, a road has both a school zone sign and a playground zone sign in the same area. Which speed limit applies?

Accepted Answer

Whichever speed limit is lowest and currently in effect

Answer

The school zone limit only

Answer

The playground zone limit only

Answer

The limits cancel each other out and the default limit applies

Question 3

What is the penalty range for speeding in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

$78 to over $2,000 depending on how much over the limit you were

Answer

A flat $100 fine for all speeding

Answer

Only demerit points, no fine

Answer

A mandatory court appearance for any speeding

Question 4

In Alberta, can photo radar be used to enforce speed limits?

Accepted Answer

Yes, municipalities can use photo radar for speed enforcement

Answer

No, photo radar is banned in Alberta

Answer

Only on highways, not in cities

Answer

Only in school and playground zones

Question 5

What is the speed limit when driving through a parking lot in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

The posted lot speed, typically 15–20 km/h, or a safe and reasonable speed

Answer

50 km/h since it is still a roadway

Answer

30 km/h at all times

Answer

There are no speed limits in parking lots

Question 6

How many demerit points can you receive for excessive speeding (more than 50 km/h over the limit) in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

6 demerit points

Answer

2 demerit points

Answer

4 demerit points

Answer

Automatic licence suspension, no demerit points