Speed Limits Manitoba Flashcards

Is there a minimum speed limit on Manitoba highways?

Answer: No specific minimum, but driving too slowly to impede traffic unreasonably is an offence

Manitoba does not set a specific minimum speed on most highways, but the Highway Traffic Act prohibits driving so slowly that you unreasonably impede the normal flow of traffic, unless conditions require it.

What speed should you drive when approaching a crosswalk where a pedestrian is waiting to cross in Manitoba?

Answer: A speed that allows you to stop safely if the pedestrian enters the crosswalk

Manitoba drivers must approach crosswalks at a speed that allows them to stop safely. If a pedestrian is at the curb or shows an intention to cross, you must yield and stop to allow them to cross safely.

What is the speed limit in a back lane (alley) in Manitoba?

Answer: 20 km/h

The speed limit in back lanes and alleys in Manitoba is 20 km/h. These narrow spaces have limited visibility and may have children playing, pedestrians walking, and vehicles backing out of garages.

When a Manitoba school zone sign says '30 km/h when flashing,' what speed applies outside flashing hours?

Answer: The regular speed limit for that road applies

When the school zone beacon is not flashing, the regular posted speed limit for that road applies. The reduced 30 km/h limit is only in effect during flashing hours, which typically coincide with school arrival and dismissal times.

On a divided highway in Manitoba posted at 110 km/h, what lane should you use if you are driving below the posted speed?

Answer: The right lane (unless passing)

Manitoba follows the 'keep right except to pass' rule on multi-lane highways. Slower traffic must stay in the right lane. The left lane is for passing only, and blocking it while driving below traffic speed is both dangerous and an offence.

What is the speed limit when driving through a pedestrian corridor (shared space) in Winnipeg?

Answer: 30 km/h

Pedestrian corridors and shared spaces in Winnipeg typically have a 30 km/h speed limit. These zones prioritize pedestrian safety while still allowing vehicle access at reduced speeds.