Written by admin on 28 August 2013
Kindergarten students will once again be practicing their newly acquire bus safety skills however it is important to USE CAUTION when driving as another school year begins. Photos OntarioNewsNorth.com
Once again it is time for students to head back to school and for motorists to be on the lookout for school buses and students. The detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) across the province are reminding everyone that school buses are back in service this week. The public is reminded that every driver while on a highway meeting or approaching from the rear a stopped school bus that has its overhead red signal-lights flashing shall stop before reaching the bus and shall not proceed until the bus moves or the overhead red signal-lights have stopped flashing. (Section 175(11), (12) of the Highway Traffic Act)
Many children walk to school and motorists should also be aware of the increased pedestrian traffic as children make their way for their first exciting day. Reduce your speed in school zones and be extra cautious.
Drivers can expect to see an increased police presence in school zone areas. Adjust your driving, pay attention and be prepared to stop for children and school buses. Make it safe for everyone!
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