Children going to or from school or playground ahead
A red triangle with two children running. Used near schools, playgrounds and crossings where children regularly cross the road, often without looking. Drop your speed, expect sudden movement, and watch for the school crossing patrol (lollipop person) at peak times. Ignoring this sign and the speed limit around it is a common cause of serious accidents.
- Shape
- Triangular
- Background
- White
- Border
- Red
- Primary symbol
- Pedestrian
- Diagram reference
- 545.0
Where you'll see this sign
Outside schools at school-run times (8–9am and 3–4pm), near playgrounds, parks, and on the marked safe-routes-to-school.
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