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BC Officials Confirm School Zone Rules Unchanged on July 1

RCMP together with BC Highway Patrol cautioned about AI-amplified hoaxes claiming school zones will operate 24/7

The BC Highway Patrol polices the province's major roadways.

Overview

  • BC Motor Vehicle Act mandates school zone limits of 30 km/h from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days, with extended times only where posted
  • School zone regulations fall under BC jurisdiction and are not subject to Canada-wide revisions
  • Police said AI-driven content and social media have amplified baseless claims that zones will operate round-the-clock starting July 1
  • RCMP identified disinformation warning signs such as sudden, sweeping national law changes and the grouping of unrelated policy ideas
  • Officials advised verifying traffic law updates exclusively via provincial government announcements, ICBC or recognized news outlets