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What is the standard speed limit in a residential area in Ontario unless otherwise posted?

Under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, the statutory default speed limit in built-up areas, such as cities, towns, and residential zones, is 50 km/h unless sign

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Question: What is the standard speed limit in a residential area in Ontario unless otherwise posted?

Answer options:

  • 30 km/h
  • 40 km/h ✅ 50 km/h
  • 60 km/h

Correct answer: 50 km/h

Explanation: Under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, the statutory default speed limit in built-up areas, such as cities, towns, and residential zones, is 50 km/h unless signs indicate otherwise. While 30 km/h and 40 km/h limits are common in designated school zones or specific local neighborhoods, they are not the provincial defaults. Conversely, 60 km/h is generally reserved for major arterial roads. Knowing default limits is highly relevant for the G1 knowledge test, as questions frequently test these baseline speeds when signs are absent, distinguishing between the standard 50 km/h urban limit and the 80 km/h rural limit.

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