Traffic Safety Unit Charges Drivers for Failing to Stop for School Buses

November 10, 2026

The Kingston Police Traffic Safety Unit has laid charges following targeted safety initiative focused on school bus stop-arm violations along Princess Street between Sydenham Road and Centennial Drive.

The enforcement initiative was conducted yesterday in response to concerns and complaints from school bus drivers, parents, and caregivers regarding vehicles failing to stop when school bus signal lights and stop arms were activated.

During the morning and afternoon enforcement periods, officers observed and stopped two drivers who failed to stop for a school bus. Both drivers were charged under Section 175(11) of the Highway Traffic Act for Failing to Stop for School Bus – Signal Lights Activated.

The offence carries a set fine of $490 and six demerit points upon conviction.

The Traffic Safety Unit will continue conducting targeted enforcement in areas where concerns are reported. As complaints regarding school bus stop-arm violations persist, both enforcement and public education will remain priorities to help ensure the safety of students travelling to and from school.

Kingston Police reminds motorists that when a school bus has its overhead red signal lights flashing and stop arm activated, drivers approaching from either direction on a roadway without a physical median are required by law to stop and remain stopped until the signals are no longer activated and it is safe to proceed.

If you have a traffic safety concern in your neighbourhood, please submit it through our online Traffic Complaint Form: https://www.kingstonpolice.ca/services/online-traffic-complaints/