Schools and Residential Zones

When driving in school zones,

School zones require slowing to 15 mph during school hours to protect children crossing streets and boarding buses.

At driving in residential areas,

Residential areas generally have a 25 mph speed limit to ensure safety for pedestrians, pets, and children playing nearby.

If approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights,

Drivers must stop and remain stopped while the school bus is loading or unloading children to prevent accidents.

When driving behind a school bus,

Maintaining a safe distance behind a school bus allows time to stop if the bus activates flashing red lights.

If passing a stopped school bus,

Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights is prohibited and results in points and fines for safety reasons.

At driving on a highway outside of city limits,

Speed limits on highways vary and must be followed carefully to ensure safety and compliance with traffic laws.

When driving in a business district,

Business districts typically have speed limits set at 25 mph to protect pedestrians and allow safe commerce activity.

At driving in urban residential areas,

Urban residential areas require lower speeds to ensure pedestrian safety and reduce accidents near homes and schools.

When driving in school zones during school hours,

Crossing guards are present to assist children safely across streets; drivers must stop when directed.

If a school bus activates flashing yellow lights,

Yellow flashing lights on a school bus warn that it will soon stop to load or unload children; drivers should slow down.

At driving in a residential area at night,

Reduced visibility at night requires extra care to avoid pedestrians, animals, or unexpected obstacles in residential areas.

When stopped behind a school bus on a divided highway,

Vehicles on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a physical barrier are not required to stop for the bus.

If entering a school zone,

Speed limit signs in school zones are strictly enforced during specific times for the safety of children and pedestrians.

When a school bus driver signals to turn or stop,

Drivers must yield to school buses signaling turns or stops to allow safe passage of children and the bus.

If a school bus is loading or unloading children,

Drivers approaching from any direction must stop when the bus displays flashing red lights during loading/unloading.

At driving in residential areas with children playing,

Extra caution is necessary in areas where children may play near or on the street to prevent accidents and injuries.

When speeding in school zones or residential areas,

Speeding violations in these zones are taken seriously due to the higher risk to pedestrians and may result in penalties.