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School Bus Stop Ahead: What It Means & What To Do

School Bus Stop Ahead (S3-1) - pentagon fluorescent yellow-green with black school zone sign: A school bus stop is ahead
MUTCD CodeS3-1
CategorySchool Signs
ShapePentagon
ColorFluorescent yellow-green with black

What Does the School Bus Stop Ahead Mean?

A school bus stop is ahead. Be prepared to stop when a school bus displays its stop sign and flashing red lights.

About This Sign

This sign warns of an upcoming school bus stop where children may be loading or unloading from a school bus.

Other School Signs

School Zone (S1-1) - pentagon fluorescent yellow-green with black school zone sign: You are entering a school zone

School Zone

S1-1

School Crossing (S1-1a) - pentagon fluorescent yellow-green with black school zone sign: A school crossing is ahead

School Crossing

S1-1a

School Speed Limit When Flashing (S5-1) - rectangle (vertical) white with black school zone sign: The reduced speed limit is in effect when the beacons are flashing, indicating school hours

School Speed Limit When Flashing

S5-1

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