Pembroke Pines School Zone Traffic Calming Rules

Transportation Florida 3 Minutes Read · published February 21, 2026 Flag of Florida

Pembroke Pines, Florida treats school-zone safety as a priority for children, parents and staff. This guide explains the traffic calming measures available in Pembroke Pines school zones, how local bylaws and departments handle requests, the enforcement process, and practical steps to apply for changes. It summarizes engineering options, signage and speed limits, the role of the City’s Traffic Engineering and Police departments, and the appeal and compliance routes so parents and school officials can act effectively. Traffic Engineering[1]

Common Traffic Calming Measures

Local traffic calming typically uses engineering, enforcement and education. Pembroke Pines applies physical and visual measures near schools to reduce vehicle speeds and improve crossing safety.

  • Raised crosswalks and speed humps to slow vehicles.
  • Improved signage and school-zone pavement markings.
  • Lane narrowings, curb extensions and chokers.
  • Time-based active school-zone speed limits with flashing beacons.
  • Temporary or pilot installations to evaluate effectiveness.
Physical measures are evaluated first for safety and right-of-way impacts.

Penalties & Enforcement

Enforcement generally falls to the Pembroke Pines Police Department and local traffic enforcement programs. Municipal code sections that control traffic rules and penalties are maintained in the city code and enforced by the Police Department and traffic officers. Municipal Code - Traffic[2]

  • Fines: exact fine amounts for school-zone violations are not specified on the cited municipal code summary page; see the municipal code and police citations for current amounts. (not specified on the cited page)
  • Escalation: information about first, repeat or continuing offence escalation is not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: officers may issue written warnings, require compliance measures, or refer matters to court; specific non-monetary sanctions are not fully itemized on the cited page.
  • Enforcer and complaints: Pembroke Pines Police Department - Traffic Unit handles enforcement and complaint intake. Police Department[3]
  • Appeals and reviews: citation appeal procedures and time limits are governed by court rules or citation instructions; specific time limits are not specified on the cited municipal summary page.
  • Defences and discretion: officers and traffic engineers exercise discretion; permits or temporary variances may be used in special circumstances if published procedures allow.
For penalty amounts and appeal deadlines, request the citation form or check the municipal code directly.

Applications & Forms

The City maintains traffic-calming request procedures through its Traffic Engineering division; a traffic calming request form is available from the City’s Public Works/Traffic Engineering pages, but the page does not publish a form number, standard fee, or exact filing deadline on the summary page (name/fee/deadline not specified on the cited page). Traffic Engineering[1]

Action steps to request a traffic calming review:

  • Contact Traffic Engineering to request the traffic calming application and site evaluation.
  • Provide site details, school schedules, traffic counts, and safety observations to support the request.
  • Participate in any site visits or community meetings arranged by the City.

How City Decisions Are Made

Traffic Engineering evaluates requests, conducts speed and volume studies, and prepares recommendations. Final installations may require coordination with the Police Department, School District, and City Commission depending on scope and funding.

Engineering studies typically use measured speed and volume data before changes are approved.

FAQ

How do I request traffic calming near a school?
Contact Pembroke Pines Traffic Engineering through the City website to request the traffic calming review; include location details and safety concerns.
Are there fees to request school-zone changes?
The cited City summary page does not list a specific fee for traffic calming requests; contact Traffic Engineering for any application fees (not specified on the cited page).
Who enforces school-zone speed limits?
Pembroke Pines Police Department Traffic Unit enforces school-zone speed limits and issues citations or warnings.

How-To

  1. Identify the exact school zone location, typical school hours and safety concerns to document the issue.
  2. Contact Traffic Engineering to request the official traffic calming application and schedule a study.
  3. Provide supporting data or allow the City to conduct traffic counts and a site evaluation.
  4. Review the City recommendation; if approved, coordinate installation and community notices with the City and School District.

Key Takeaways

  • Pembroke Pines uses engineering, signage and enforcement to slow traffic at schools.
  • Start with Traffic Engineering for formal requests and studies.
  • Enforcement and appeals involve the Police Department and citation procedures.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] City of Pembroke Pines - Traffic Engineering
  2. [2] Pembroke Pines Municipal Code - Traffic provisions
  3. [3] City of Pembroke Pines - Police Department

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