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School Residential Zone Conduct
- 1/15The speed limit in school zones when children are present is
Nebraska law enforces a 20 mph speed limit in school zones when children are present or during posted times.
In residential areas without posted limits, the default speed is
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in residential zones is 25 mph across Nebraska.
Drivers must stop for school buses displaying
All traffic (except on divided roads) must stop for buses with flashing red lights and stop signs extended.
The fine for illegally passing a stopped school bus is at least
Nebraska imposes a minimum $500 fine for passing a stopped school bus with its signals activated.
Parking in front of a school entrance during active hours is
Blocking school driveways or entrances during school hours can lead to fines and towing.
In Nebraska, drivers must stop for pedestrians in a school zone crosswalk when
Nebraska law requires drivers to stop immediately when a pedestrian is in or entering a school zone crosswalk. This rule helps ensure the safety of children and is enforced regardless of traffic lights or signs.
School zone speed restrictions are active during
Drivers must follow reduced limits during marked hours or when children are nearby, even if outside school hours.
Handheld phone use in active school zones is
Using handheld mobile devices is illegal in Nebraska school zones to prevent distracted driving.
The minimum distance required to stop behind a school bus is
Drivers must stop at least 20 feet behind school buses that are loading or unloading children.
Failing to yield at a residential intersection can result in
Yielding violations in residential zones are enforced with fines and point penalties.
U-turns in residential neighborhoods in Nebraska are allowed only if they are
Nebraska law permits U-turns in residential areas only when it is safe to do so and there are no signs posted that prohibit the maneuver
Speeding fines in school or residential zones are typically
Nebraska increases penalties for speeding in sensitive zones like schools or residential areas.
Residential streets with narrow lanes may have speed limits as low as
In compact or high-pedestrian areas, speed limits may drop to 15 mph for safety.
Drivers approaching crossing guards must
In Nebraska, drivers are legally required to obey all instructions given by a crossing guard, just as they would obey traffic signs or signals.
Bicycle use on sidewalks in residential areas is
Nebraska allows bicyclists to use sidewalks in neighborhoods unless a local ordinance prohibits it.