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 five-sided yellow sign means: · Oregon practice question
- What is the shape of an Oregon school zone warning sign? · Oregon practice question
- What is the speed limit inside an active Oregon school speed zone? · Oregon practice question
- At an automated flagger device with the red light on and the stop arm down, you must: · Oregon practice question
Frequently asked questions
- How fast can I drive in an Oregon school zone? · Oregon FAQ
Articles
- How to Pass the Oregon DMV Knowledge Test on Your First Try · Oregon article
Road signs
- All Year Plaque · Sign
- Begin Higher Fines Zone · Sign
- End School Speed Limit · Sign
- End School Zone · Sign
- School Advance Warning · Sign
Pavement markings
- SCHOOL Pavement Word Marking · Pavement marking
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