Dallas School Zone Speed Limits - City Ordinance Map
Dallas, Texas drivers, school staff, and parents must follow city ordinance and posted signs in school zones to protect children and reduce collisions. This guide explains how school zone speed limits are established, who assigns crossing guards, where to find the official map layers, and the practical steps to report issues or request changes. It references the City of Dallas municipal code for traffic regulation and the Police Department for enforcement and assignments, and shows how to use official map resources to verify a school zone or crossing guard location.[1][2]
How school zones and crossing guard assignments are set
School zone speed limits and crossing guard placements in Dallas are governed by city traffic rules and implemented by municipal departments working with schools. The city maintains mapped school zone layers for planning, and the Police Department or designated traffic unit assigns crossing guards based on visibility, pedestrian counts, and safety need.
Penalties & Enforcement
The municipal code designates speed limits and traffic-control devices; monetary fines and penalties for violations are governed by the ordinance and state traffic law. Specific fine amounts and graduated penalties are not specified on the cited municipal code page and must be confirmed with the enforcing agency or municipal citation schedules.[1]
- Typical fines: not specified on the cited page.
- Escalation for repeat or continuing offences: not specified on the cited page.
- Enforcer: Dallas Police Department Traffic or designated municipal traffic unit; complaints and traffic safety requests should use official police or city reporting channels.[2]
- Non-monetary sanctions: orders to comply, court summons, or other enforcement actions as allowed under city ordinance and state law.
Applications & Forms
Requests to add or relocate a crossing guard or to petition for a reduced school zone speed limit typically use a city traffic request or safe routes/traffic investigation form; refer to the city transportation or police traffic pages for current application names, submission method, and any fees. If a published form is not available on the cited pages, contact the listed department for the correct procedure.[2]
How-To
- Identify the exact location on the official school zone map and note signage and posted speeds.
- Contact the Police Traffic Division or submit a city traffic request form with photos and a location description.
- Follow up with the assigned traffic investigator and provide additional evidence or school schedules if requested.
- If cited, review the citation for appeal instructions and deadlines and consider municipal court or administrative review options.
FAQ
- What is the posted school zone speed limit in Dallas?
- The posted speed limit is set by ordinance and signposting at each school zone; check the official municipal code and the city school zone map to confirm the posted limit for a specific location.[1]
- Who assigns crossing guards in Dallas?
- Crossing guard assignments are managed by the Police Department or designated city traffic unit in coordination with schools and transportation planners.[2]
- How do I request a new crossing guard or speed reduction?
- Submit a traffic safety request to the city or contact the Police Traffic Division with location details, pedestrian counts, and any supporting photos or schedules.
Key Takeaways
- Posted school zone speeds and signs control legal limits; always follow posted signage.
- Dallas Police Traffic Division enforces school zone rules and handles crossing guard assignments.
- Use official city map layers to verify zones and prepare accurate requests.
Help and Support / Resources
- Dallas Police Department - Traffic/Contact
- City of Dallas Code of Ordinances (Traffic provisions)
- City of Dallas Open Data portal (GIS layers and maps)