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If yellow lights are flashing in a school zone

You must reduce your speed to the posted limit. These lights indicate school is in session and children may be nearby.

When school children are present

Even if lights aren’t flashing, reduce speed and stop for crossing children or crossing guards.

At a marked crosswalk in a school zone

Do not proceed until pedestrians have fully crossed the road.

If a crossing guard gives a signal

Crossing guards have legal authority to control traffic in school zones.

When you see a school zone sign

School zone signs may appear with flashing lights or time-based limits.

If no specific time is posted on the school zone sign

The reduced limit applies only when you see children walking, crossing, or playing near the road.

At the End School Zone sign

Once past the sign, school zone restrictions are no longer in effect.

When you are within a school crossing zone

Texas law prohibits passing in marked school crossing zones for added child safety.

If caught speeding in a school zone

You may also face additional court fees and a driver safety course requirement.

When a school bus displays flashing red lights

All traffic must stop unless separated by a physical barrier like a median or unpaved space.

If a school bus is stopped on a divided highway

Painted lines do not qualify as a barrier. All others must stop.

If a school bus stop is ahead

School buses may stop frequently, and children may cross the street unexpectedly.

If children are playing near the street

Kids may be present before or after school hours, stay alert and slow down.

At a pedestrian hybrid beacon showing red

A solid red signal means full stop. Proceed only when flashing red and the crosswalk is clear.

If you are driving through a school parking lot

School zone laws apply even on school property, including private parking areas.

When you ignore a school zone signal

Penalties may include fines, points, or mandatory defensive driving course.

If signs are posted without flashing lights

Some zones operate only during listed hours. Others rely on flashing signals.

If your vehicle obstructs a school crosswalk

Stop behind the crosswalk and give children space to cross safely.

When exiting a school zone

Maintain reduced speed until you are beyond the End School Zone marking.

If a warning sign shows School Bus Stop Ahead

These signs alert drivers to slow down in advance of school bus activity zones.

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