School zone

This article needs auditing for compliance with the Manual of Style. Please improve this article if you can. (September 2010) This article is missing information about specific legal details. This concern has been noted on the talk page where whether or not to include such information may be discussed. (June 2010) A speed limit sign entering a school zone, along with a warning light above, in Calabasas, California. A solar powered School Zone sign used in New South Wales, Australia. A school zone refers to an area on a street near a school or near a crosswalk leading to a school that has a likely presence of younger pedestrians. School zones generally have a reduced speed limit during certain hours. Contents 1 Fines 2 When effective 3 Effectiveness 4 Notes Fines [edit] This section requires expansion. (June 2010) Fines for speeding in school zones may be enhanced. For example, many authorities double speeding fines in school zones. In NSW, ... (see more)