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Passing a Stopped School Bus Has Consequences

Wednesday, 29 January 2020 09:46

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OPP are once again reminding drivers to stop for school buses. Failure to do so can get you a fine of up to $2,000 for a first offence.

DELHI - The OPP are putting out a safety message to public, reminding all drivers that you MUST stop for school buses. 

On Friday afternoon, police were contacted by a concerned school bus driver after a vehicle flew past them on Highway 3 near Fertilizer Road. The bus was stopped and its stop arm was out and overhead lights flashing when this took place. 

This was a very dangerous act that could have had fatal consequences if an innocent child had been crossing the roadway. Police are reminding all drivers to slow down and to pay attention to the roadway.

Drivers approaching a stopped school bus from the front with its overhead red signal-lights flashing shall stop in front of the school bus and not pass until the signals are turned off and the bus moves.

Vehicle owners need to be aware that if the driver can't be identified, the owner can be charged for the offence provided the licence plate number is obtained by any witness.  If convicted, the driver/owner can be fined not less than $400 up to $2,000 for a first offence and to a fine not less than $1,000 - $ 4,000 or imprisonment for a subsequent offence(s). The penalty section also levies 6 Demerit Points to a drivers licence.

"This law is in place to protect our most valuable resource, young children.  Passing a stopped school bus is not only against the law; it is a potential lethal decision. Taking a few extra minutes behind a stopped school can prevent lifelong regret of injuring or killing a child." - Inspector Joseph Varga, Detachment Commander, Norfolk County OPP.

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