School Residential Zone Conduct
- 1/18The default speed limit in Virginia school zones during posted hours is...
School zones typically enforce 20 mph limits when children are present and signs or lights are active.
Speeding in an active Virginia school zone results in a fine of...
A $250 fine applies in school zones, regardless of how much over the limit the driver is.
When a school bus displays red flashing lights, you must...
You are legally required to stop for school buses with flashing red lights and extended stop arms.
You may pass a stopped school bus only if you are...
Virginia law allows passing only on divided highways, never in shared lanes.
The default speed limit in residential zones in Virginia is...
25 mph is the standard unless otherwise posted in neighborhoods.
Speed cameras in school zones are allowed in Virginia during...
Automated enforcement is legal only during active school hours as indicated by signs or lights.
When backing out into a residential street, drivers must...
Yielding is required to ensure the safety of all road users, especially in neighborhoods.
A flashing yellow light in a school zone means...
This signal indicates the reduced speed is in effect and to use caution.
The fine for failing to stop for a school bus in Virginia is...
Skipping a stop can result in $250 fines and possible license penalties.
When children are boarding/exiting a bus, you must...
Stop if children are crossing or near the bus, even without flashing lights.
When approaching a playground area, a driver should...
Virginia law advises drivers to use extreme caution near playgrounds for children’s safety.
At an unmarked residential intersection, a driver must yield to...
With no signs, the vehicle on the right has the right of way under standard right-of-way rules.
When children are playing near the street, you must...
Drivers are expected to be alert and ready to stop suddenly in such situations.
School zone speed limits are enforced primarily during...
Typically during pick-up/drop-off times, with flashing lights or signage.
The default behavior at a 4-way stop in a neighborhood is...
The first vehicle to stop has right of way; otherwise, yield to the right.
When approaching a school crossing with a crossing guard, you must...
Crossing guards have legal authority, and all signals must be followed.
Painted curbs near schools usually indicate...
These are safety zones where vehicles are not allowed to linger.
A second school zone speeding offense within a year results in...
Repeat offenses can bring escalated penalties, including DMV points or license impact.