(CITY OF TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) No vehicle shall be driven or operated to the left of a centre of a roadway (passing) when approaching within 30 metres of a level railway crossing.
Understand that school buses are required to stop at railway crossings under the Highway Traffic Act.
Passing upon approaching a level railway crossing can result in charges under section 149(1)(b) of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario and faces a total penalty of $110.00.
Members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind motorists that they shall be cautious and familiar with the laws regarding approaching a railway.
Speeding, disobeying traffic controls (lights and/or signs), and failing to yield right-of-way accounts for many preventable collisions.
Drivers must take responsibility and this will reduce the risks on the road. Please drive defensively and safely. Drive according to the weather and road conditions.