School Residential Zone Conduct

The default speed limit in Arkansas school zones when children are present is

School zone speed limit is 20 mph during active hours to ensure child safety and allow drivers enough reaction time.

Drivers must obey school-zone speed limits in Arkansas

Flashing lights indicate children are nearby and drivers must reduce speed for safety.

Vehicles must stop for a stopped school bus with red lights

Drivers in both directions must stop on undivided roads when a school bus has flashing red lights.

A flashing yellow light in a school zone means you should

Yellow flashing lights mean to slow down and stay alert and children may be crossing.

In residential areas, drivers must be alert for

Residential zones are unpredictable drivers must watch for unexpected movement from kids, walkers, and pets.

Handheld phone use while driving in school or residential zones is

Handheld phone use is banned in both zones to eliminate distractions and protect vulnerable road users.

When approaching a crosswalk with pedestrians waiting, you must

Drivers must legally stop and yield to any pedestrian in or about to enter a crosswalk.

The usual penalty for speeding in a school zone is

Speeding in a school zone incurs a double fine to deter risky driving and protect children.

Pedestrians in marked crosswalks in Arkansas

Pedestrians always have legal right-of-way at marked crosswalks to enhance their safety.

Parking in a designated school bus loading zone is

It’s strictly illegal to park in a school bus loading zone to ensure smooth and safe bus operations.

Disobeying a crossing guard’s signal is considered a

Ignoring crossing guard instructions is a misdemeanor due to the risk it poses to children crossing the road.

At uncontrolled intersections in residential areas, right-of-way is given to the

If no signs or signals are present, the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way.

When reversing in residential areas, the driver must

Mirrors aren’t enough drivers must turn and check blind spots to avoid hitting children, pets, or obstacles.

The legal minimum distance to park from a school crosswalk is

Parking closer than 20 feet obstructs visibility and endangers children crossing.

Flashing yellow lights at a school crosswalk signals the drivers to

Drivers must be prepared to stop for crossing children when these lights are flashing.

Children in Arkansas may legally cross the road at

Children are expected to cross only at marked crosswalks to ensure visibility and driver awareness.

Arkansas’s stance on prolonged idling near schools is that it is

Idling is discouraged to reduce pollution near schools, helping protect children’s respiratory health.