If you’re crossing the street, use a crosswalk at an intersection with a stop light or sign.The law requires you to stop from either direction until children are safely across the street and the red lights stop flashing.” “Overhead flashing yellow lights mean you should prepare to stop, hazards flashing yellow lights means drive with caution and overhead flashing red lights means stop. Keep an eye out for school buses and familiarize yourself with the rules of the road when driving near a school bus.However, some school zones may require speed limits of 15 mph. Traffic laws require drivers maintain a 25 mph speed limit in school zone areas.“No matter how children get to school, it is crucial that everyone pays attention, looks out for one another, and takes these necessary safety precautions,” according to the police department’s statement.īelow are tips provided by the Sacramento police for drivers and parents who will be behind the wheel during back to school: