A Lambton County resident is facing a charge after allegedly failing to stop for a school bus during a school bus safety campaign.
According to the Ontario Provincial Police, the incident happened shortly before 3 p.m. on March 3rd during the “Safety Stops Here” school bus safety initiative.
Officers with Lambton County OPP were conducting traffic enforcement in the region when they saw a vehicle fail to stop for a school bus with its signal lights activated.
Police say the driver, a 75-year-old, has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with failing to stop for a school bus with signal lights when meeting the bus. The accused was issued a provincial offence notice at the scene and released.
Police say passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing puts children at risk. A first offence can lead to a fine between $400 and $2,000 and six demerit points. OPP is reminding drivers that they must stop when approaching a school bus with its red signal lights flashing.
Anyone who sees dangerous driving is asked to contact the Lambton County OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
