Ingersoll woman charged after student almost struck by vehicle passing school bus: OPP
“The student was starting to step onto the roadway and had to take evasive action to avoid being struck,” according to an OPP spokesperson. Continue reading
School Bus Safety
Nova Scotia PC bill would suspend licences of drivers who pass school buses illegally
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Under the bill, drivers who fail to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights would get 10 demerit points on their licence and a six-month suspension. Continue reading
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Union says New Brunswick roads not safe enough for school buses in wake of winter storm
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
The union representing bus drivers says buses and bus drivers shouldn’t have to take any chances in the wake of a messy winter storm. Continue reading
Regina man collecting signatures hoping to change a school bus safety bylaw
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
A Regina man is collecting signatures hoping to change a school bus safety lights bylaw. Continue reading
Garneau announces task force to look into seatbelts on school buses
While the federal government can mandate the use of seatbelts on new buses, Garneau said the retro-fitting of existing schoolbuses falls under the jurisdiction of the provinces. Continue reading
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP warn of vehicles failing to stop for school buses
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Reports vehicles failed to stop for school buses at Fowlers Corners and on Highway 35. Continue reading
N.B. school district uses camera to catch drivers failing to stop for school buses
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
The videos are being compiled by the district, along with bus drivers’ eye witness reports, and will be submitted to the RCMP. Continue reading
Alberta bus driver reflects on tragic crash, hoping for safe school year
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
“Your time is not more important than stopping for a flashing stop sign on a school bus.” Continue reading
Kelowna school bus accident raises safety questions
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Luckily there were no children on board a school bus that lost its back wheels in Kelowna on Tuesday morning. Continue reading
‘Astounding’ number of Nova Scotia drivers failing to stop for school buses
It’s been a little over a month since kids headed back to school in Nova Scotia, and already it seems as through motorists have forgotten – or are ignoring – one of the golden rules surrounding school safety: stopping for school buses when their red lights are flashing. Continue reading