Patrick Main – Passing School Bus While Lights and Sign Activated – $485 Fine and 6 Demerit Points

DRIVER CHARGED FOR RISKING STUDENT SAFETY

(BRANT TWP, ON) On March 22, 2013 at 8:26 am, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report that a driver had gone past a school bus that had the stop arm extended and red lights flashing. The driver, 26 year old Patrick MAIN of Huron-Kinloss Township, has been charged with Fail to stop for school bus. The penalty for this offence is a fine of $485 and 6 demerit points.

No children were injured at this scene. However, when a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing and the stop arm extended, students can be expected on the roadway. Make sure you always stop for the school bus; the students are counting on you to keep them safe.

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.

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