Motorists in Okotoks may still be adjusting to the new 40 km/h speed limits.

The particular signs facing concerns may be those stating the speed limit within the Town of Okotoks is "40 km/h unless otherwise posted".

Tim Stobbs, municipal enforcement manager, offers clarity for those who might be confused regarding the signage layout when entering town limits.

"You will see the sign warning about the 40 km/h and a short distance from it you will see a 60 km/h sign," he says. "The converse applies when you drive off of either Northridge or Southridge Drive or one of the main arteries, when you turn off the street you will see a sign that says 40, advising you return to a 40 km/h speed."

Only the arterial routes are 50 or 60 km/h and as soon as a residential district is entered the speed limit is 40 km/h.

Stobbs says there has also been confusion around the new speed limit and school zones.

"A school zone sign, of course, is going to be your primary sign to be concerned about on a school day as it goes from 7:30 in the morning until five at night, but also we have to put a sign just past it or before it advising that the speed limit is 40 for the hours or the days when school is not actually taking place."

Stobbs adds as the Town moves forward with this new speed limit, some changes could take place with the placement of the signs.

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