School Speed Limit When Flashing Sign
The reduced school-zone speed limit applies when the lights are flashing
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School
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What to do
Obey the lower limit whenever the beacons flash or children are present.
Tips
Fines are often doubled in active school zones.
Common mistake
Speeding through an active school zone
About school signs
School signs use a fluorescent yellow-green pentagon or rectangle. They mark school zones and crossings where reduced speed limits apply when children are present or lights are flashing. The test asks both what the sign means and the speed rules it triggers.
Frequently asked questions
What does the School Speed Limit When Flashing Sign mean?
The reduced school-zone speed limit applies when the lights are flashing
What should you do at a School Speed Limit When Flashing Sign?
Obey the lower limit whenever the beacons flash or children are present.
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