It will cost you six demerit points

North Bay Police
News Release

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The North Bay Police Service reminds motorists that School Buses will be back on City Streets as of Tuesday September 2nd. Under the Highway Traffic Act all Vehicles are required to stop for the school bus in both directions when the bus's overhead lights are flashing. The fine for passing a school bus with lights flashing is a minimum $495.00, and a maximum of $2000.00, plus six demerit points. A child could be injured or killed if motorists are inattentive around school buses, therefore officers will be assigned specifically to watch out for vehicle's passing through the lights.

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