School and Residential Zone Rules

Speed limit in a school zone is

Lower speeds are enforced near schools to protect children, allowing more time to react

A "Zone 30" sign means your speed must be

These zones prioritize pedestrian safety by mandating significantly reduced vehicle speeds

Reason for slow speed zones near schools:

Reduced speeds are critical because children can be unpredictable and require quick reactions

Children visible near a school means you should

Posted limits are maximums; always reduce speed more if children are present, anticipating sudden movements

Ignoring school zone speed limits results in

Penalties are in place for exceeding speed limits in these safety-critical areas

Children waiting at a marked crossing means you must

Vehicles must yield to pedestrians, especially children, at designated zebra crossings

A crossing guard signals "stop"You should

Signals from official school crossing guards override other traffic rules and must be followed

Child crosses road unexpectedly near schoolYour action:

Prioritize stopping to avoid collision; reduced speed in the zone should aid this reaction

Children crossing near a school, not on a formal crossing:

High caution is needed; be prepared to stop for children who may not understand traffic dangers

Parking very near a school crossing may lead to

Obstructing visibility near crossings is dangerous and usually results in a penalty

School bus ahead with flashing lights indicates

Flashing lights signal the bus is picking up or dropping off children; approach with caution

School bus stops on your side of road for childrenYou must

Do not overtake a school bus that is stationary with flashing lights for children in your direction

School bus stopped on undivided roadOncoming traffic should

On roads without a median, traffic in both directions typically must stop for a stopped school bus with flashing lights

Danger zone around a stopped school bus means watch for

Children might cross where they are not easily visible, such as in front of or behind the bus

Overtaking a school bus loading/unloading children is

This action highly endangers children and is a serious traffic violation

Near schools, your driving requires

These areas necessitate heightened awareness due to unpredictable children and other vulnerable road users

Near schools, avoid this specific distraction:

Driving near schools requires full attention; mobile phone use is particularly hazardous here

Road signs showing children mean you should

These signs warn of a school and the likely presence of children, requiring utmost caution

Violating traffic rules near schools can mean

Due to increased risk, penalties for violations in school zones may be more severe

Greater following distance near schools allows for

A larger gap provides more time to stop safely if a child or pedestrian acts unexpectedly