Driving in School Zones

When school is in session,  it’s important for drivers to pay extra attention, be patient and aware in school zones and obey all traffic laws for the safety of everyone – pedestrians and drivers. 

• The Flashing Yellow Light, School Zone Areas
  

Traffic must slow down from the beginning of the lights until the next speed limit sign or signage that indicates the school zone has ended. School Zone times vary, 
and it is the driver’s responsibility to be aware and drive according to the posted signs and lights.  

• Fines Are Doubled in School Zones 
• Stop for school buses

Colorado law dictates a driver of a vehicle, upon meeting from either direction any school bus which has stopped and has activated its red flashing lights, is required to stop the vehicle. Drivers do not need to stop for a school bus upon meeting or passing a school bus which is on a different roadway. School bus drivers are authorized to report violators to the appropriate law enforcement agency who may issue a citation based on the information provided.  

• Pedestrians, once in a crosswalk, have the right of way. 

If you maintain a safe speed for conditions and foot traffic you should have plenty of time to slow down and stop safely.  

• Right on Red

Where allowed and not all intersections are clear for right on red, the car at the red light does not have the right of way. Cars turning on arrows or going with the flow of traffic always have the right of way.