In Quebec, what speed rule applies in a school zone during posted hours?

Question: In Quebec, what speed rule applies in a school zone during posted hours?

Answer options:

• Standard 50 km/h applies ✅ the limit is 30 km/h
• There is no specific rule
• Posted speed always applies

Correct answer: the limit is 30 km/h

Explanation: Under Quebec's Highway Safety Code, the speed limit in school zones is strictly set at 30 km/h during posted school hours to protect vulnerable children. The standard urban limit of 50 km/h is incorrect because school zones legally require highly reduced speeds. Asserting there is no specific rule or that only the posted speed applies is incorrect because this 30 km/h baseline is a statutory default during active hours, even if not explicitly repeated on every sign. SAAQ test takers must memorize specific speed limits for different zones, as school zone safety and speed compliance are heavily emphasized on the official theory exam.