School Zone Signs — 8 Signs to Know

School zone signs are fluorescent yellow-green — a colour reserved specifically for school and playground warnings so they stand out from ordinary yellow warning signs. These 8 cover what you’re most likely to see near schools and school buses on a Canadian knowledge test.

School Area

Warns that you’re entering an area near a school. Watch for children walking, crossing, or playing nearby.

School Crossing

Marks a designated spot where children cross the road on their way to or from school.

School Crossing Ahead

Warns that a school crossing is coming up. Slow down and be ready to stop for children.

School Zone Speed Limit

Sets a lower maximum speed — often 30–40 km/h — in effect during posted school hours.

Playground Area Ahead

Warns that a playground is nearby. Children may be playing close to the road.

School Bus Entrance

Marks a driveway or lane where school buses enter or exit the roadway.

School Bus Stop Ahead

Warns that a school bus makes a stop ahead. Be ready to stop once its lights start flashing.

Do Not Pass School Bus

When a school bus’s lights are flashing, stop and do not pass — from both directions in most cases — until the lights stop.