Every state requires students to attend school until a certain age, usually between 16 and 18 years old. Until you reach that age, attending school regularly is not optional — it’s required by law.

When a school bus stops and extends its stop sign, with red lights flashing, all vehicles must come to a complete stop. This rule exists to allow children to safely enter and exit the bus.

In most states, speed limits in school zones are lowered to between 15–25 mph during certain hours, usually when students are arriving or leaving school. Even driving just a few miles over the limit can lead to a costly ticket.