As winter weather and driving conditions return, school divisions across the region are reminding motorists about exercising caution around school buses, specifically that red lights flashing means no passing.
Officials say drivers must come to a complete stop whenever a school bus has its red lights activated. Those signals indicate children are either getting on or off the bus; moments which are considered among the most dangerous in a student’s day.
Passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing is illegal and carries significant penalties. Drivers caught violating the law face a $567 fine and six demerit points on their licence.
School divisions stress that bus safety is a shared responsibility. With students relying on motorists to follow the rules, officials are urging drivers to slow down, stay alert, and stop whenever red lights are flashing.
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