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School signs

School zones, school crossings and school bus stops.

Pictures and official names only. A design here is not proof that the sign is used or required in your state; for explanations, start with the sign guide.

  • School (S1-1)
    S1-1SchoolMeaning & what to do
  • School Bus Stop Ahead (S3-1)
    S3-1School Bus Stop Ahead
  • School Bus Turn Ahead (S3-2)
    S3-2School Bus Turn Ahead
  • Time of Day (plaque) X:XX to X:XX AM X:XX to X:XX PM (S4-1P)
    S4-1PTime of Day (plaque) X:XX to X:XX AM X:XX to X:XX PM
  • When Children Are Present (plaque) (S4-2P)
    S4-2PWhen Children Are Present (plaque)
  • School (plaque) (S4-3P)
    S4-3PSchool (plaque)Meaning & what to do
  • When Flashing (plaque) (S4-4P)
    S4-4PWhen Flashing (plaque)
  • Reduced School Speed Limit Ahead (S4-5)
    S4-5Reduced School Speed Limit Ahead
  • Reduced School Speed Limit Ahead (S4-5a)
    S4-5aReduced School Speed Limit Ahead
  • Days of Week (plaque) Mon-Fri (S4-6P)
    S4-6PDays of Week (plaque) Mon-Fri
  • All Year (plaque) (S4-7P)
    S4-7PAll Year (plaque)
  • School Speed Limit XX When Flashing (S5-1)
    S5-1School Speed Limit XX When Flashing
  • End School Zone (S5-2)
    S5-2End School ZoneMeaning & what to do
  • End School Speed Limit (S5-3)
    S5-3End School Speed Limit
  • School zone photo enforced (S5-V1)
    S5-V1School zone photo enforcedVA source

Sources & scope

Public-domain vector artwork from the FHWA Standard Highway Signs, with designs from Virginia’s supplement marked separately. Some designs show placeholder text or numbers. State coverage is incomplete; use your state handbook and the signs on the road for the rules that apply to you.

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