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School Zone: What It Means & What To Do

School Zone (S1-1) - pentagon fluorescent yellow-green with black school zone sign: You are entering a school zone
MUTCD CodeS1-1
CategorySchool Signs
ShapePentagon
ColorFluorescent yellow-green with black

What Does the School Zone Mean?

You are entering a school zone. Reduce speed and watch for children.

About This Sign

The fluorescent yellow-green pentagon-shaped school sign marks the beginning of a school zone where reduced speed limits and increased caution are required.

Commonly Confused With

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

School Crossing

S1-1a

Other School Signs

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

School Crossing

S1-1a

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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