# Police remind drivers to slow down near schools

Hamilton Police say they 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.

Published: 2026-09-02T11:46:11.000Z
Edition: hamilton
Canonical: https://localwire.ca/hamilton/2026-09-02-police-remind-drivers-to-slow-down-near-schools/
Publisher: Local Wire

## Record

Source: Hamilton Police Service
Released: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Category: Traffic

## Report

Hamilton Police say they 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 that children using e-bikes or e-scooters must follow the rules of the road and safety precautions. Hamilton Police say they will have an increased presence around schools and will continue to monitor traffic and address unsafe driving behaviour.

Local Wire does not publish the names of private individuals in police reporting. This brief was generated from the Hamilton Police Service's release and verified against it; the full release, including any names and updates the service publishes, is on the [official release page](https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/node/165311).

## Sources

[1] Hamilton Police Service news release, Wednesday, September 2, 2026 — https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/node/165311