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Safety First

Information that is useful to know about buses on your street and on the road.


Passenger Safety

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School Bus Safety

Buses are 7× safer than the family car and over 31× safer than walking to school. Learn what we do to ensure every child travels safely, including driver training, fleet maintenance, and what to do when crossing the road.

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Waiting and Boarding the Bus

What to do at the bus stop while waiting, and how to board the bus safely — including where to stand, how to queue, and staying away from the road.

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Disembarking from Buses

How to safely alight from the bus. If you need to cross the road after getting off: wait for the bus to move, look both ways, then walk — never run.

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How to Hail (Signal) a Bus at a Bus Stop

Let the driver know you want to board — raise your arm clearly as the bus approaches. Without a signal the driver may not stop.

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Road Signs

These signs apply to all road users near buses. Fines and demerit points apply for failing to comply.

Bus Zone Sign
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Bus Zone

No stopping in the direction of the arrow unless you are driving a bus. Hours of operation may apply.

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40 When Lights Flash Sign
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40 When Lights Flash

Slow to 40 km/h when orange wigwag lights are flashing on a school bus — children may be crossing the road.

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Give Way to Buses Sign
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Give Way to Buses

Give way to a bus re-entering traffic from a bus stop when it is displaying this sign and is in front of you.

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Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle Sign
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Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle

Large vehicles may use two lanes when turning. Do not overtake on the right if the vehicle is turning right.

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