School zone signs
End School Zone sign
Marks the point where the reduced school zone speed limit stops applying and the regular posted limit resumes.
- Tall rectangle
- Fluorescent yellow green
- MUTCD S5-2
Shape and background first
Federal designation S5-2 in the MUTCD, the national standard every state signs to. Posted at the far edge of the school zone, on the opposite end from where the flashing speed limit assembly begins.
What the MUTCD specifies
Designation: S5-2
MUTCD Section 7B.02
Conventional road size: 24 x 30 in
Option: END SCHOOL ZONE may identify the downstream end of a designated school zone.
Source: Federal Highway Administration, MUTCD 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 7, Table 7B-1; Section 7B.02, verified 2026-09-26.
What the test wants you to know
The mistake people make
Drivers who missed the entry sign often miss this one too and simply guess when the lower limit ends. The habit examiners want is to hold the reduced speed until you actually pass this sign, not until the school building disappears from view.
