school zone
A "school zone" is an area near a school with specific traffic regulations to ensure the safety of students, often marked by signs and reduced speed limits.
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Definition
B2Traffic Safety
(regulatory)An area on or near a street close to a school where traffic laws are stricter to protect students, often with reduced speed limits.
Example
- Drivers must slow down when entering a school zone during school hours.
C1Education Administration
(geographic)A geographic area that determines which school children attend based on their home address.
Example
- The school zone boundary determines which elementary school the children in this neighborhood will attend.
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