(CHESLEY, ON) – On September 20, 2013 at 4:01 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report that a driver had failed to stop for a school bus with its stop arm extended and lights flashing. Officers located the Blue Buick Century and the driver, 83 year old Irene SWARTZ of Arran-Elderslie Township, was charged with Fail to stop for school bus.
The penalty for Failing to stop for school bus is a $490 fine and 6 demerit points. The consequences can be much worse if a student is hit.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.