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Children are often injured as pedestrians as they cross the road to get on to or after getting off the bus. Drivers need to be alert and adhere to traffic laws when approaching a school bus.
Whenever you approach a bus from either direction that is alternately flashing red lights, the Alberta Highway Traffic Act requires that you stop before reaching the bus.You may proceed when the lights stop flashing. The only exception to this rule is when the bus is on the opposite side of a two-lane divided highway.
A bus that is flashing amber lights is slowing down to stop. If you approach a bus flashing amber lights, slow down and be prepared for the bus to stop and flash its red lights.
Some municipalities have passed by-laws not requiring school buses to flash red lights when they stop. In this case, you do not need to stop, but you should still be cautious and watch for pedestrians when the buses are loading or unloading students.
Regardless of where you live or drive:
Always stop for buses flashing red lights.
Be prepared to stop for buses flashing amber lights.
Be cautious of school buses loading or unloading students, even if the lights are not flashing.
Always be alert for children and adhere to posted speed limits.