With the March Break over, local police are reminding drivers to stop for school buses.
While Ontario school buses added flashing overhead amber lights last September - to make it easier for drivers to recognize when the bus is preparing to stop - Ontario Provincial Police say many communities are still seeing vehicles not stopping, putting children's lives in danger.
Superior East OPP reminds drivers - including those in commercial vehicles or on snowmobiles, ATVs, or bicycles - are required by law to stop when they encounter a school bus stopped with red lights flashing - it doesn't matter if the stop arm's out - and you cannot proceed until the lights stop flashing and the bus moves.
Failure to follow the rules can result in fines of $490 to $2000 plus six demerit points, or - even worse - possibly injuring a child.
Anyone who sees a vehicle fail to stop for a school bus can call 9-1-1 or the OPP non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122.