Drivers reminded about school bus safety

Slow down, take your time and be observant.

That’s the advice from police to drivers as schools continue to open up for the new year throughout the area.

East Region OPP Sgt. Julie Anne De Groot says put your cell phone away if you’re behind the wheel.

She says road safety is a shared responsibility.

“Everybody wants to make sure that everybody gets safely to school and work, slow down, stop for school bus arms and school crossings so everyone can get to their destination safely.”

If drivers are caught not following the rules, they could face fines of up to $2,000 and six demerit points for the first offence with penalties more severe for repeat offenders.