School Bus Rules

School Bus Rules, Regulations and Safety Tips

Uxbridge has a large rural population and busing to school on a daily basis is a way of life for many of our children.

The Labour Day weekend traditionally heralds a return to school with over 800,000 throughout Ontario riding a school bus to school.

Here are a few points to remember regarding school bus safety and the highway traffic act regarding school buses.

IT IS THE LAW

All vehicles traveling in both directions must stop when approaching a school bus with its upper red lights flashing. (the only exception is on a divided highway separated by a median if you are approaching the school bus from the opposite direction)

Penalties For Not Stopping

First offence $400 to $2,000 and six demerit points

Each subsequent Offence $1,000 to $4,000, six demerit points
and possible jail time up to six months.

Saftey Tips

Parents and educators are urged to Be bright - Think Right review school bus safety with their children and charges in the ten basic tips for school bus safety provided by Transport Canada.