NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 marks the return of the Big Yellow School Buses to area roads here in North Simcoe. Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with area school bus drivers would like to remind all drivers that a large number of students are back to school after a very lengthy period of time away.
Drivers should adjust their speed and be aware of extra vehicle traffic and pedestrian traffic during school times especially in school areas and zones.
A safety message from behind the school bus steering wheel- please view the following link - https://twitter.com/OPP_CR/status/1434942645168709632.
Points to remember:
- Focus 100 per cent of your attention on the road and put away unnecessary distractions.
- Slowdown in school zones and respect the posted speed limit. There will be a high volume of students traveling between home and school by bus, on foot and by bicycle.
- Be aware of school buses with their flashing lights activated. The fine for passing a school bus with its lights activated is $490 minimum and six demerit points.
Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.
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