Back to School: Traffic Citations in School Zones

HARRISBURG—As the new school year approaches, the Pennsylvania Courts wants to remind drivers to slow down in school zones, stop for school buses and stay alert to help ensure the safety of our students. Over the past five years (2020-2024), 22,502 Pennsylvania drivers have been cited for school zone violations.

In Lancaster County, there were 279 citations for Meeting/Overtaking a School Bus, and 221 citations for Speeding in a School Zone.