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Drivers must stop for school buses with red flashing lights: West Shore RCMP

West Shore RCMP called 28 times over drivers who passed a bus with warning lights flashing
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So far this school year, West Shore RCMP has investigated 28 incidents where a motorist has driven past a school bus while the red lights are flashing. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)

Passing a school bus with red flashing lights is both illegal and dangerous, RCMP reminds drivers as students head back to class after spring break.

So far this school year, West Shore RCMP has investigated 28 incidents where a motorist has driven past a school bus while the red lights are flashing.

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The lights are used when a bus is stopped and students are getting on and off.

“You never know when a child will unexpectedly run to, or from a bus, or walk in front of the bus to cross the street. If traffic is not stopped in both directions this could be dangerous and increase the chances of a student being struck by a vehicle,” RCMP said in a news release.

If risk of harm isn’t enough to deter drivers, there is a $368 fine and three penalty points associated with the offence.

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