Car speed limits in Yukon (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: The general maximum is 50 km/h, within or outside a municipality, with higher limits prescribed or posted for particular highways. On school days from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., school zones are 30 km/h in a municipality and 40 km/h outside one; playground zones have the same limits.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Built-up areasPassenger car on public roads | 50 km/h general maximum, within or outside a municipality, unless a limit is prescribed or posted [1] |
| Outside built-up areas (single carriageway)Passenger car on public roads | 50 km/h general maximum, within or outside a municipality, unless a limit is prescribed or posted [1] |
| School zonesPassenger car on public roads | On school days, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: 30 km/h in a school zone in a municipality and 40 km/h outside one. Playground zones, at any time: 30 km/h in a municipality, 40 km/h outside. Where flashing yellow lights are used, the limit applies while they flash. [1] |
Notes
- This is the general maximum under s 138(1), subject to s 139. Higher or lower limits are prescribed by order or posted on signs (ss 117, 124, 139), so posted limits on many highways are higher.
Sources
- Government of Yukon (Legislative Counsel Office): Motor Vehicles Act, RSY 2002, c 153 (unofficial consolidation; Internet Archive snapshot of 1 January 2026) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
Yukon and neighbouring provinces and territories
| Province or territory | Built-up areas | Outside built-up areas (single carriageway) | Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway) | Motorways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | 50 km/h | 50 km/h (unless posted) | — | — |
| British Columbia | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | — | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Northwest Territories | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | — | — |
More rules in Yukon
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal within limits (19+) · Growing at home: Yes, up to 4 plants at the dwelling
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (learner's licence)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Cycle (bicycle rules)
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $18.51 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Full licence holders only
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 19 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 19
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.