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Ontario Provincial Police urge drivers to slow down as schools reopen
September 10, 2026 · 0 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
As students across Ontario return to the classroom on Sept. 8, the Ontario Provincial Police is reminding motorists to slow down, stay alert, and use extra caution as school zones get busier and traffic increases during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.
One of the most important responsibilities drivers share is ensuring the safety of children boarding and exiting school buses.
When approaching a school bus displaying flashing amber lights, motorists must stop. Amber lights indicate the bus is preparing to load or unload passengers and will soon activate its red overhead warning lights.
Once a school bus has stopped and its red overhead warning lights are flashing, drivers must stop, as required by law, and remain stopped until the red lights are no longer flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn.
On roads without a physical median, traffic travelling in both directions must stop. On roads separated by a physical median, only vehicles travelling behind the bus must stop.
Pedestrians play an important role in road safety. Students and parents are encouraged to use designated crosswalks and intersections whenever possible.
Before crossing the road, look left, right, and left again. Make eye contact with drivers and ensure vehicles have stopped before stepping into the roadway.
When crossing guards are present, always follow their instructions.
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