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Five-sided yellow-green sign with two walking children

School sign

S1-1 warns of a school area ahead, where children may be crossing.

MUTCD code S1-1 · School sign · Source: MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 7B.02

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Five-sided yellow-green sign with two walking children
  • A school area where children may cross
  • A rest area with parking for families
  • A playground that is closed to traffic
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A school area where children may cross

This five-sided sign marks a school area. Slow down, and be ready to stop for any children crossing.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition, Section 7B.02; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition, Section 2A.05; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B, Chapter 3, Traffic Signs and Signals: Warning Signs - Diamond Shape (p. 38); Color Codes (p. 36)

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