School zone
Also known as: school speed zone, school safety zone
A length of roadway near a school where lower speed limits apply during posted hours or when children are present. Fines for speeding and other moving violations are typically increased, and passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm carries additional penalties.
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Practice questions
- A Texas school zone posts a regulatory sign showing a cell phone with a red slash across i... · Texas practice question
- You see a round road sign ahead in Texas. According to the manual, what does this shape in... · Texas practice question
- The reduced speed shown on a Texas school zone sign is in effect at what times? · Texas practice question
- What does this yellow-green pentagon sign tell you about the road ahead? · US road sign practice question
- You see a fluorescent yellow-green pedestrian symbol painted on the pavement ahead. What d... · US road sign practice question
Frequently asked questions
- What is the speed limit in a Pennsylvania school zone? · Pennsylvania FAQ
- How fast can I drive in an Oregon school zone? · Oregon FAQ
- What is the speed limit in a Florida school zone? · Florida FAQ
- What is the speed limit in a Texas school zone? · Texas FAQ
- Is texting while driving illegal in Florida? · Florida FAQ
Articles
- How to Pass the Texas Knowledge Test on Your First Try · Texas article
- How to Pass the Florida Knowledge Test on Your First Try · Florida article
- Failed the DMV Test? What to Do Next, State by State · Article
- How to Pass the Pennsylvania Knowledge Test on Your First Try · Pennsylvania article
- How to Pass the Oregon DMV Knowledge Test on Your First Try · Oregon article
Road signs
- Begin Higher Fines Zone · Sign
- End School Speed Limit · Sign
- End School Zone · Sign
- School Advance Warning · Sign
- School Speed Limit When Flashing · Sign
Pavement markings
- SCHOOL Pavement Word Marking · Pavement marking
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