As the 2024-2025 school year begins, the Transportation Department want to remind everyone that school buses will also be returning to the roads. All Black Gold School Division buses will begin transporting students to and from school starting Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Please remember: When the school bus RED LIGHTS are FLASHING, there is NO PASSING!
Flashing red lights and an extended stop sign (driver’s side) means the school bus is stopped and students will be entering or exiting the bus. You must come to a complete stop around 4-5 car lengths (20 metres) away from the school bus. This distance allows other drivers to see the flashing lights and any students that may be crossing the roadway. Remain stopped until the red lights are no longer flashing and the stop sign on the driver’s side is no longer extended.
All of our regular buses are equipped with cameras that capture license plate numbers. Any vehicle passing a school bus with flashing red lights and an activated stop sign will be reported to the RCMP, with video footage provided as needed.
The fine for passing a school bus when its red lights are flashing, if convicted, is $567.00 along with 6 demerit points.
We also have cameras in the inside the buses for the safety of riders and the drivers, and to deter and detect inappropriate activity.
We wish all students, their families, our drivers and the entire Black Gold community safe travels during the school year!