Ontario Provincial Police in Gray Bruce are reminding drivers to prioritize security round faculty buses after an incident in Meaford.
On November 18, 2024, OPP say a car rear-ended a bus on Freeway 26 after that bus had stopped for an additional bus with its cease arm out and pink lights flashing. No accidents have been reported. A 31-year-old faces a cost for careless driving below the Freeway Visitors Act.
OPP need to emphasize that flashing amber lights point out the bus is getting ready to cease, and drivers ought to decelerate and put together to cease. Flashing pink lights and an prolonged cease arm imply drivers in each instructions should come to a whole cease till the lights cease flashing, or the bus strikes.
Failing to obey these guidelines can result in vital penalties. First-time offenders face fines starting from $490 to $2,000 and 6 demerit factors. Repeat offenders can face fines of as much as $4,000, six demerit factors, and potential jail time.
