Police issue back-to-school safety reminder

Hamilton Police are reminding drivers, students, parents and other road users to slow down and stay alert around schools, school buses and residential neighbourhoods as students return to class. Police say drivers must stop for school buses with red lights flashing and the stop arm extended, and students using e-bikes or e-scooters must follow the rules of the road, including helmet requirements for riders aged 16 and 17. Police say they will have an increased presence around schools and will continue to monitor traffic and unsafe driving behaviour.

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