Traffic staff adjust school zone signals for Plano ISD's new schedule

To compensate for the adjustments made in Plano ISD's schedule for the 2024-25 school year, city traffic staff have made adjustments to some school zone signals.

A resolution authorizing staff to regulate school zone flares around high schools was approved by Plano City Council IN August 12 meeting.

What you need to know

Before the 2024-25 school year, Plano ISD will delay dismissal times for students in elementary and middle schools by five minutes, according to city ​​documents. The high school schedule was also adjusted by five minutes.

To comply with state regulations, of Plano Transportation engineering staff determined that changes needed to be made to school zone times for high schools, according to city documents.

Within designated school zones in the city, the speed limit for vehicular traffic during school zone hours is 20 mph.

What else?

According to city documents, the speed limits in place for school zones are designed to mitigate the risks of pedestrian and vehicle incidents.

Speeding violations within a school zone carry a $500 fine, according to the ordinance.