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Traffic Signs Related to Schools

Illustration of school zone sign

 

This lime green* sign warns that you are coming to a school zone. Slow down, drive with extra caution, and watch for children.

 

 

 

Illustration of reduce speed limit sign

 

The same lime green sign from above accompanied by a speed limit warning is indicating that speed in this zone is lower during school hours. Observe the reduced speed limit shown when the yellow lights are flashing.

 

 

 

Illustration of school crossing sign

 

This lime green sign warns of a school crossing. Watch for children and follow the directions of the crossing guard or school safety patroller.

 

 

 

Illustration of sign: Stop for school bus when signals flashing, both direction

 

This yellow sign warns that you are coming to a school bus stop of which you may not have a clear view. Slow down, drive with extra caution, watch out for children and for a school bus with flashing signal lights.

 

 

 

Illustration of sign: Stop for school bus when signals flashing, both direction

     

This white sign is installed on multi-lane highways with no centre median divider. It informs drivers approaching from both directions that they must stop for a school bus when its signal lights are flashing. If you don't stop for a school bus, you can be fined and get demerit points for a first offence. 

* The new lime green signs indicating school road safety are gradually replacing the earlier blue signs found across Canada .

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Safety Canada
October 2007


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