A letter from the Deputy Superintendent of Education has been sent to all schools, school districts and school boards throughout the state. State law enforcement agencies will receive orientation on the details of the law. Court administrators will be contacted. Here's a picture of what the new sign will look like. The intent of the law is to increase the responsibility of drivers driving through these zones by indicating that caution is called for at any time it is reasonable to expect children to be in the vicinity.
School zones are just one place where pedestrians and cars come into conflict.
Click to get background facts and history for Pedestrian Safety in Oregon.