school zones
Student crossing areas
School zones are designated areas around schools where traffic regulations become stricter—typically reduced speed limits, no-passing rules, and enhanced penalties for violations.
The restrictions usually apply during specific hours when children are arriving or leaving: The speed limit drops to 20 in school zones.
Signs mark the boundaries and indicate when restrictions are active.
- crossing guardsPedestrian safety workers
- safety patrolStudent traffic monitors
- crosswalksMarked street-crossing zones
- flashing lightsIntermittent bright signals
- speed limitMaximum legal driving pace
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- pedestrian safetycrosswalks, sidewalks, crossing guards, pedestrian crossings, pedestrian signals
- traffic rulesspeed limits, stop signs, traffic lights, traffic signals, road signs
- schoolingprimary schools, kindergarten, preschool, K-12, college
- child safetychild safety, childproofing, car seats, seat belts, booster seats
- public schoolskindergarten, classroom, principal, K-12, teachers
- public worksstreets, sidewalks, sewers, traffic lights, stop sign
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