(1) As used in this subchapter, unless the context requires otherwise:(1) “School Speed Zone” means a designated area within a specified distance from a school property boundary where vehicular speed limits are reduced below the standard limits for the road to enhance safety. These zones are active during specified hours that correspond to school operations, including student arrival and departure times, and any other times when children are likely to be present.(2) “School Zone Signage” means official signs erected by the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works after consultation with the Virgin Islands Police Department. These signs indicate the beginning and end of a school speed zone, the applicable speed limit within the zone, and the hours of operation. The design, placement, and maintenance of these signs shall adhere to the standards established by the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works and any applicable federal guidelines.(3) “Pedestrian” means any person traveling on foot, wheelchair, bicycle, riding on an electric personal assistive device or similar means of non-vehicular movement, who may be using the roadway, sidewalks, crosswalks, or any paths adjacent to a school property within a school speed zone.
(1) “School Speed Zone” means a designated area within a specified distance from a school property boundary where vehicular speed limits are reduced below the standard limits for the road to enhance safety. These zones are active during specified hours that correspond to school operations, including student arrival and departure times, and any other times when children are likely to be present.
(2) “School Zone Signage” means official signs erected by the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works after consultation with the Virgin Islands Police Department. These signs indicate the beginning and end of a school speed zone, the applicable speed limit within the zone, and the hours of operation. The design, placement, and maintenance of these signs shall adhere to the standards established by the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works and any applicable federal guidelines.
(3) “Pedestrian” means any person traveling on foot, wheelchair, bicycle, riding on an electric personal assistive device or similar means of non-vehicular movement, who may be using the roadway, sidewalks, crosswalks, or any paths adjacent to a school property within a school speed zone.