Ontario Provincial Police in Gray Bruce are reminding drivers to prioritize security round college 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 crimson lights flashing. No accidents had been reported. A 31-year-old faces a cost for careless driving underneath the Freeway Visitors Act.
OPP need to emphasize that flashing amber lights point out the bus is making ready to cease, and drivers ought to decelerate and put together to cease. Flashing crimson lights and an prolonged cease arm imply drivers in each instructions should come to an entire 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.
