ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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(MIDLAND, ON) - Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind all drivers that today brings a large number of area students back to school after a 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.
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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