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15 mph the New Max in Los Altos School Zones
Los Altos Police are reminding area residents of the new pedestrian master plan. Slow down within 500 feet of schools or you'll be cited.
LOS ALTOS-The City of Los Altos has begun implementing 15 mph speed zones within 500 feet of all local schools, according to a posting on the Los Altos Police Facebook page.
The safety endeavor is part of the City Council approved Pedestrian Master Plan, which aims to improve pedestrian safety and mobility throughout the City.
The California Vehicle Code allows local agencies to expand reduced speed limits for conditional speed zones on residential and local streets which have no more than two vehicle travel lanes in order to ensure safe travel to and from school.
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The new speed zone signs will be effective as soon as they are installed and are generally enforceable during school hours, according to the post.
As a courtesy, the Los Altos Police Department says it will initially monitor and provide notification to motorists who do not adhere to the newly posted speed limit. Enforcement will begin approximately one month after installation.
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(Image via Los Altos Police Facebook page)
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