School Residential Zone Conduct

The reduced speed in school zones when children are present is

In New Hampshire, the speed limit is typically 20 mph in school zones when children are present or during posted times.

Flashing yellow lights in a school zone indicate that drivers should be

A flashing yellow light means drivers should reduce speed and use caution, as children may be crossing.

Passing a stopped school bus with red flashing lights will result in

Passing a stopped school bus adds 5 points and may result in fines and license suspension.

In residential neighborhoods, drivers should reduce speed when

Drivers must slow down when there are pedestrians, children, parked cars, or other potential hazards.

The standard speed limit in New Hampshire residential areas is

Unless otherwise posted, the default speed limit in residential areas is 30 mph.

You must stop for a school crossing guard who is

Drivers must stop and yield when a school crossing guard is holding a stop sign or directing traffic.

Parking in a school loading zone during posted hours is

NH prohibits parking in school loading zones during designated times, even briefly.

A U-turn near a school building is considered

U-turns are not allowed near schools due to increased pedestrian and child activity.

The fine for speeding in a school zone is usually

Speeding in a school zone leads to double the standard traffic fine and possible points.

Drivers should slow down near schools even if

Even without flashing lights, drivers must be cautious near schools during drop-off or pickup hours.

Cell phone use in school zones is restricted to

Only hands-free phone use is allowed in school zones; handheld device use is banned.

Pedestrians in marked crosswalks within school zones have

Pedestrians always have the right-of-way at marked crosswalks in or near school areas.

Approaching a stopped bus with yellow flashing lights means you should

Yellow lights on a school bus mean the bus is about to stop drivers must slow down and prepare to stop.

When children are near the street in residential areas, drivers should

Reduce speed and be alert children are unpredictable and may enter the street unexpectedly.

A blind curve near a school should be approached by

Slow down and be prepared to stop when approaching a curve or blocked view near school zones.