Warning sign
School Crossing Sign
A school crossing, often with a crossing guard and a reduced limit during school hours.
What to do
Slow to the school-zone speed where one applies and be ready to stop. Children judge traffic speed and gaps poorly.
- Shape
- Diamond
- Colours
- Fluorescent yellow-green with a black symbol
- Category
- Warning sign
Warning signs are yellow diamonds. They tell you what the road is about to do, early enough to change speed.
Common questions
What does the school crossing sign mean?
A school crossing, often with a crossing guard and a reduced limit during school hours.
What should you do at a school crossing sign?
Slow to the school-zone speed where one applies and be ready to stop. Children judge traffic speed and gaps poorly.
What shape and colour is the school crossing sign?
Diamond. Fluorescent yellow-green with a black symbol.