Drivers who don't follow the stopping requirements at a school crossing may receive

According to the Ontario Traffic Act, drivers who fail to stop for a school crossing guard can be fined \$150 to \$500 and receive three demerit points. The fine is doubled in Community Safety Zones near schools and public areas.
Here are the specific requirements for drivers at school crossings:
- Drivers must stop at least 10 feet from a school crossing guard who is directing traffic.
- Drivers must remain stopped until all pedestrians, including the school crossing guard, have cleared the roadway.
- Drivers must yield the entire width of the roadway to pedestrians at school crossings.
If you fail to stop for a school crossing guard, you could also be charged with careless driving, which is a more serious offense. Careless driving can result in a fine of up to \$2,000, a jail sentence of up to six months, or both.
It is important to remember that school crossing guards are there to protect children. By failing to stop for a school crossing guard, you are putting children at risk. Please be a safe driver and always stop for school crossing guards.