If you’ve ever passed a school on your morning commute, you’ve likely noticed those flashing signs that warn drivers to slow down as schools welcome students.
As explained in a 2024 blog post by the Kentucky law firm of Sam Aguiar, which has offices in Louisville and Lexington, school zones are specific areas that usually cover several streets near a school.
These zones are typically marked by road signs that indicate the speed limit, the effective hours and possibly flashing lights. In these zones, more restrictive speed limits are set during school hours, typically when students are traveling to and from school, though not always…