Which statement best describes the purpose of special school zone speed limits?

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Lower speeds in school zones are aimed at safety. The key idea is to reduce crash risk and protect children who may be present, because kids are smaller, less predictable, and can dart into traffic. Slower speeds give drivers more time to see children, react, and stop if needed, which also reduces the force of a potential crash. These limits are typically active during times when children are arriving or leaving school, often with signs or flashing lights to signal when the lower limit applies. This purpose is about keeping kids safe, not primarily about improving traffic flow, reducing neighborhood noise, or enforcing parking rules.