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School is back and the Six Nations Police are advising motorists to be extra vigilant as they conduct a back-to-school traffic safety blitz.
Throughout the week, officers will conduct increased patrols in high-traffic areas and school zones to promote safe driving and help ensure students, families and school staff can travel safely.
Motorists are reminded to reduce their speed in school zones, obey all posted traffic signs, stop for school buses when required, and remain alert for children and other pedestrians crossing or walking near roadways. Drivers should also allow additional travel time and expect increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up periods.
Parents, guardians and students are encouraged to use extra caution when walking to and from school, including looking both ways before crossing roadways and using designated crossings whenever possible.
“Road safety is a shared responsibility” Six Nations Police said. “SNPS is asking all motorists to slow down, stay alert and help keep our community’s students safe as they begin a new school year. The Six Nations Police Service wishes all students, families, educators and school staff a safe and successful 2026–27 school year.”
Stopping Rules:
- Both directions: Traffic approaching from behind and the front must stop, regardless of the number of lanes or speed limit.
- Distance behind: Vehicles approaching from behind must stop at least 20 metres away.
- Distance in front: Vehicles approaching from the front must stop at a safe distance to let children cross.
- Moving again: Do not move until the bus starts moving or the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm retracts.
- Warning lights: Flashing amber overhead lights warn that the bus is preparing to stop.
- Timing: The law applies at all times of day, not just during school hours.
Failure to obey school bus stopping laws can result in fines ranging from $400 to $2,000 for a first-time offense as well as the loss of 6 demerit points upon conviction.
Originally published in the Two Row Times, September 9, 2026 (Volume 14, Issue 4), page 3.