School zone traffic safety

Current understanding

Michigan policy governing speed restrictions and their enforcement in school zones, primarily under sec. 627a of the Michigan Vehicle Code (1949 PA 300; MCL 257.627a). Legislation in this area typically adjusts how reduced speed limits near schools are set, signed, and enforced.

Evidence log

• 2026-08-26 — Traffic control: speed restrictions; modification requirements for speed restrictions in school zones; revise. Amends sec. 627a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.627a).: cross-connection with school-zone-speed-restrictions: Both pages cover regulation of vehicle behavior in school zones; speed-limit modification rules directly affect broader school-zone traffic safety. (novelty: 2)

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