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School Crossing: What It Means & What To Do

School Crossing (S1-1a) - pentagon fluorescent yellow-green with black school zone sign: A school crossing is ahead
MUTCD CodeS1-1a
CategorySchool Signs
ShapePentagon
ColorFluorescent yellow-green with black

What Does the School Crossing Mean?

A school crossing is ahead. Be prepared to stop for children.

About This Sign

This downward-pointing pentagon sign warns of a marked crosswalk near a school where children cross the road. It is placed at the crossing itself, unlike S1-1 which marks the school zone boundary.

Commonly Confused With

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

School Zone

S1-1

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 Bus Stop Ahead (S3-1) - pentagon fluorescent yellow-green with black school zone sign: A school bus stop is ahead

School Bus Stop Ahead

S3-1

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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