School Zone Sign: A school zone or crossing. — School zone (US warning sign (MUTCD))

School Zone Sign: meaning and what to do

Quick answer:A school zone or crossing. Slow down, often to a reduced limit at school times.

The fluorescent yellow-green pentagon with two children marks a school zone or school crossing in the US. Slow down, often to a reduced limit at school times, and watch for children and crossing guards.

What to do when you see this sign

Slow down, often to a reduced limit at school times.

Good to know: Fluorescent yellow-green pentagon.

What kind of sign is it?

US warning sign (MUTCD). US warning signs are usually yellow diamonds. Orange marks temporary work zones and fluorescent yellow-green marks school, pedestrian and bicycle warnings.

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Questions about this sign

What does the stop sign on a school bus mean?

In the US, when a school bus shows flashing red lights and extends its stop arm, traffic must stop. Rules for drivers on the other side of a divided highway vary by state.