LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) – As lessons for the brand new 12 months get underway, a evaluate of the principles when driving round faculties.
First, the distinction between a “School Zone” and a “School Crossing Zone.”
A “School Zone” is outlined as sections of streets subsequent to varsities, typically a 15mph pace restrict.
A “School CROSSING Zone” is sections of streets not subsequent to varsities that pupils cross whereas following a delegated strolling route to high school, typically a 25mph pace restrict.
The fines for dashing in a college space are twice the quantity of dashing in a non-school space. So a $205 ticket for going 10mph over the restrict in a non-school space would double to $410 ticket if the dashing occurred in a college zone.
Dashing penalties might differ from metropolis to metropolis inside Clark County. However EVERY faculty zone is a “no u-turn” zone. And double parking is a no-no.
And – hey mothers/dads/grandparents: these behaviors are much more harmful when dropping off or selecting up youngsters
Buckle up, drive fastidiously – and, please put down that telephone!
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