MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 7B.02 — School Area Signs and Plaques

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 7B.02. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 7B.02 School Area Signs and Plaques Support: 01 Many state and local jurisdictions find it beneficial to advise road users that they are approaching a school that is adjacent to a highway, where additional care is needed, even though no school crossing is involved and the speed limit remains unchanged. Additionally, some jurisdictions designate school zones that have a unique legal standing in that fines for speeding or other traffic violations within designated school zones are increased or special enforcement techniques such as photo radar systems are used. It is important and…

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