Signs denoting Beginning and Ending of speed zones

[WillWeaverRVA]

I've seen the END signs throughout rural areas of central Virginia, but many such instances are now either signed as having a 55mph speed limit, or simply left unsigned. The opposite direction has reduced speed ahead signage or the newer "(speed limit sign) ahead" warning signs.

[Duke87]

This is also common in New York State. A sign will be posted that says "End 35 MPH speed zone". This means a return to the state speed limit of 55.

Ah, so that's how it's meant to be interpreted! Those signs have always bothered me. It would seem to beg the question, "okay, end 35, begin what?". I was taught (in Connecticut) that the speed limit is 30 unless otherwise posted, which makes no sense in these circumstances.

I suppose if I had learned to drive in New York, I would have been taught this...

[deathtopumpkins]

I learned to drive here but didn't know our equivalent. 

[xonhulu]

I've seen BEGIN SCHOOL ZONE.

END SCHOOL ZONE is more acceptable, as these usually only apply part of the day and week.

[roadfro]

I've seen BEGIN SCHOOL ZONE.

END SCHOOL ZONE is more acceptable, as these usually only apply part of the day and week.

A begin school zone sign isn't necessary, because the school speed limit sign/assembly establishes the beginning of school zones. An "END SCHOOL ZONE" is required.

[vdeane]

New York ends school zones with a regular speed limit sign.

[deathtopumpkins]

Virginia posts the "End School Zone" sign together with a regular speed limit sign.

[joseph1723]

Ontario also posts a regular speed limit sign at the end of a school zone.

[Michael]

New York ends school zones with a regular speed limit sign.

The City of Auburn has been posting "END SCHOOL ZONE" signs below the "SPEED LIMIT 30" signs at the end of a school zone to comply with the 2009 MUTCD.

[roadfro]

Areas of Nevada have been inconsistent with the "END SCHOOL ZONE" sign. Sometimes, just a regular speed limit sign is used. Sometimes, the end zone sign is accompanied by a speed limit sign shortly downstream, and sometimes they're both on the same pole (speed limit on top).

The current MUTCD clarifies that a "END SCHOOL ZONE" sign must be used, and that a speed limit sign may be placed above it. There are additional provisions if the zone is marked as a higher/double fine zone.