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Schools and Residential Zones
- 1/24When driving in a marked school zone
Delaware school zone limit is 20 mph. Watch for signs, flashing lights, or children present.
If school zone warning lights are flashing
Flashing beacons mean the zone is active. Fines increase if you speed during activation.
When children are present near a school
Even without lights or signs, the law requires caution when children are visible.
If you’re approaching a school crossing with a guard
Guards override all signals. Failing to yield may lead to citations and endanger students.
When driving through a residential neighborhood
Delaware default residential speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.
If you see a stopped school bus with red lights flashing
On undivided highways, all traffic must stop at least 10 feet from the bus.
When approaching a school bus from the opposite direction
If theres a physical median, oncoming traffic is not required to stop. Otherwise, stopping is mandatory.
When backing out of driveways in residential areas
Children may be walking or playing behind vehicles. Always reverse slowly and carefully.
If you see a playground sign
Playgrounds near schools require extra alertness. Children may enter roadways suddenly.
When school is starting or ending
Peak times require added caution. Be ready to stop for buses and pedestrians.
If youre near a school during early morning hours
Kids may be less visible and inattentive. Slow down and check intersections and sidewalks.
When entering a neighborhood with speed bumps
Speed bumps near schools protect pedestrians. Driving too fast can be dangerous and damaging.
If a child runs into the street unexpectedly
Always drive cautiously near schools or parks. Children may chase balls or run into roads.
When you see crossing signs near a school
Drivers must stop when anyone is in the crosswalk. Never block crosswalks or rush through.
If you fail to stop for a school bus
First offense: $115 to $230 fine, 30 to 60 days in jail, and license suspension. Repeat offenses are harsher.
When driving near a high school during dismissal
Teens may lack driving experience. Parking lots and exits may be congested.
If a residential area has no posted limit
Delaware’s default for residential zones is 25 mph. Always slow down in unmarked neighborhoods.
When driving in residential zones at night
Visibility is limited. Kids or pets may be near roads without reflective clothing.
If children are walking on the road without sidewalks
Delaware law requires you to slow and safely pass pedestrians walking in the roadway.
When turning into a school driveway or parking lot
Watch for kids darting between vehicles. Obey lot markings and crossing guards.
If a guard holds up a stop sign at a school crosswalk
Do not proceed until directed. Crossing guards are legal traffic control officials.
If a pedestrian crosses at a non signalized school crosswalk
Even unmarked or unsigned school crossings require driver compliance with yielding laws.
When near school zone speed signs without flashing lights
Some school zones use time-specific enforcement even without active beacons.
If multiple school zones appear back to back
You must treat each school zone separately and maintain the limit until the last one ends.