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Traffic Signs Related to Schools and School Bus Safety

This sign warns that you are coming to a school zone. Slow down, drive with extra caution, and watch for children.
The speed limit in this zone is lower during school hours. Observe the reduced speed limit shown when the yellow lights are flashing.
This sign warns of a school crossing. Watch for children and follow the directions of the crossing guard or school safety patroller.
This 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, and watch for children and for school bus with flashing signal lights.
This 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 $400 to $2000 and get six demerit points for a first offence. If you break the rule a second time, the penalty is a fine of $1000 to $4000 and six demerit points. You could also go to jail for up to six months.

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