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Salem, Keizer will test school zone flashing lights

The city of Salem announced on Friday it would begin preparing for the upcoming school year by testing lights in school zones.

The city will begin testing flashing beacons in school speed zones in Salem and Keizer on August 10.

Flashing beacons indicate that the 20 mph speed limit is in effect.

In North Salem, East Salem and Keizer, testing will take place between 9 a.m. and noon on August 10.

Also on Tuesday, South Salem will see beacon testing from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and on Wednesday, August 11, lights will be tested in West Salem from 9 a.m. to noon.

-Caitlyn May