Passing school bus lands driver $1K ticket

A driver charged with passing a school bus has been issued a ticket for $1075 and 8 demerit points.

RCMP say they began their investigation on Oct. 18 at around 8 a.m., after a school bus driver in Stratford, P.E.I., reported a vehicle passed his bus on theBunburyRoadas children were getting on board.

Police said the school bus' flashing lights were clearly illuminated.

A 39-year old driver was later identified and charged.

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