As I have stated, passing school buses with their lights flashing has become all to common here.
Two recent examples that resulted in charges.
I don't know if these were first time offenses and I don't care. They recklessly endangered the lives of two children. There is no excusing this behavior.
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The first driver, a 28-year-old man from Springvale, was charged after passing a bus with red lights flashing on Route 2 in Springvale on Oct. 25.
A child was crossing the road at the time the driver passed the bus, but was not struck by the vehicle.
The second driver, a 19-year-old man from Charlottetown, was charged after passing a bus on Route 6 in Brackley, on Oct. 31. A child was about to cross the road, but the bus driver was able to alert the child to stop as the vehicle went through the lights.
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https://www.theguardian.pe.ca/news/l...-buses-257383/
So it will be more costly for these idiots. Just in...
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This update to the Highway Traffic Act will take effect Dec. 8 and means failing to stop for a school bus when the red flashing lights are activated will lead to 12 demerit points, resulting in suspension of the licence for three months. This is in addition to the fine of up to $5,000.
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https://www.theguardian.pe.ca/news/l...icence-263961/
My experience is that school bus drivers are very accommodating with other drivers. If there is a string of vehicles behind they will pull over and let them pass. How big of a hurry can you be in that you would endanger the life of a child?