Southern Georgian Bay OPP is reminding drivers to be safe and obey the laws as school buses return to area roads.
Flashing yellow overhead lights indicate a bus is stopping and the driver will soon activate the red overhead flashing lights and the extended stop arm. Drivers must stop at that point and not drive past the bus.
AMBER + RED = SAFETY Kids are back to school so let's remind ourselves about school bus lighting with Sharp Bus Lines and #SGBOPP ^ac #IStopYouStop @MidlandON @penetanguishene @TayTownship @tinytownship @gbtownship pic.twitter.com/KZSM25alLW
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) September 5, 2023
Drivers should also watch their speed and be aware of additional vehicular and pedestrian traffic during school hours in school areas and zones, police said in a news release.
Police provided the following messages:
- Focus 100 per cent of your attention on the road and put away unnecessary distractions.
- Slow down in school zones and respect the posted speed limit. There will be a high volume of students travelling between home and school by bus, on foot and by bicycle.
- Be aware of school buses with their yellow, then red, flashing lights activated. The fine for passing a school bus with its red lights activated is $490 minimum and six demerit points
A video featuring safety tips and more information can be found here.
