school bus

With public safety in mind, the Timmins Police Service is reminding motorists of their legal obligations when approaching or coming upon any school bus with its flashing red lights activated and its STOP arm deployed.

These items are in use to allow children to safety get aboard or disembark from a school bus.

All drivers have the legal and ethical obligation to be observant and to comply with the pertinent sections of the Highway Traffic Act that apply to these situations.

Hefty fines, demerit points and, in some cases. driver’s license suspensions serve as potential penalties for those who choose to disregard their driving responsibilities.

School buses will soon (starting tomorrow) be part of the motoring landscape once again.

The safety of the children being transported to and from area schools is a responsibility we all share as motorists.

The Timmins Police Service is actively involved in enhancing the level of safety for children on school buses.

Any motorist found to be contravening the applicable sections of the Highway Traffic Act regarding having to come to a complete stop while a school bus is either taking on passengers or allowing them to disembark will be charged accordingly.

If you’re looking for some tips for your kids, here’s a video from TPS Constable Rick Lemieux called “S.M.A.R.T. Tips”

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