School crossing zones; increases maximum boundaries of a zone from limits of school property.

HB 1801 expands the maximum boundary for school crossing zones from 750 feet to 1,500 feet from school property limits. This change directly affects drivers approaching schools, requiring reduced speeds over a larger area surrounding school grounds. The bill modifies existing traffic safety rules to create a broader protected zone for students crossing streets near schools. The proposal is currently under review in the Transportation Committee after a subcommittee recommended removing it from the agenda.