Brampton City Council Meeting: Back-to-School Road Safety Review

Brampton city officials reviewed back-to-school road-safety rules, focusing on school zones and school buses. They reminded drivers to slow down, avoid cellphone use, watch for children and crossing guards, and stop for school buses with flashing red lights and extended stop arms. Officials also noted age and vehicle rules for e-scooters and e-bikes.

Topics Discussed

SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY

Officials urged drivers to slow down in school zones and stay alert around children. Patrick Brown said, "When you enter a school zone, take your foot off the gas, put your phone away, watch for children crossing the street, and respect our crossing guards."

SCHOOL BUS SAFETY

Officials said drivers must stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. Brown said, "When a school bus stops, it's um red lights start flashing and the stop arm comes out, you stop. There is nowhere you need to be worth putting a child's safety at risk."

E-SCOOTER AND E-BIKE REGULATIONS

Officials said riders must be at least 16 years old and that only regulated e-scooters and e-bikes are permitted in Brampton.

Motions

No motions were identified in the provided meeting information.

Attendees

• Councillor Santos
• Councillor Keenan
• Councillor Medeiros