School zones

• Cross at safe places: intersections, crosswalks or crossings monitored by a school crossing guard.
• Obey pedestrian traffic lights. If there are no pedestrian traffic lights, students must cross when the light is green.
• Take streets designated as school corridors to get to school.
• Walk on the sidewalk or at the edge of the road on the left side.
• Make sure you are seen before you cross at an intersection.
• Watch for oncoming cars before crossing.
• Maintain a good distance from large vehicles.  It’s difficult for drivers to see small children.
• Don’t cross the street between two stopped or parked cars. 
• Use bicycle paths when you go to school by bike.
• Wear a helmet when you go to school by bike.
• Obey the signs and signals when you go to school by bike.
• Travel in a group to go to school.

• Obey the speed limit in school zones. Speeding fines have been doubled since August 1, 2019.
• Obey the school crossing guard’s orders.
• Give the right of way to pedestrians who are crossing at an intersection or a crosswalk.
• Avoid parking in areas reserved for school buses.
• Never double park to let a child out of the car.
• Respect the parking zones near schools.
• Avoid parking within 5 metres of an intersection.
• Pay attention and be vigilant with children who are circulating.
• Fasten the child correctly in a seat adapted to his or her weight and size when you go to school
• Be vigilant near school buses. You must stop 5 metres from a school bus when the intermittent red lights are flashing or when the stop sign is deployed.

• Wear a helmet when traveling.
• Ensure that your bike is equipped with front and rear reflectors.
• Respect traffic signs.
• Ride in the direction of traffic.
• Use bike lanes.
• Be wary of vehicles turning right.
• Yield to pedestrians crossing at an intersection or crosswalk.
• Obey orders from school crossing guards.
• Be careful near school buses: you must stop 5 meters from the bus when the flashing red lights are on or when the stop sign is deployed.
• It is prohibited to ride on the sidewalk, except when necessary or if signage requires or permits it.
• It is prohibited to ride while operating a portable electronic device or wearing headphones.
• In the dark, it is important to ensure visibility by wearing bright and/or reflective clothing.

Learn more : https://spvm.qc.ca/fr/Fiches/Details/Regles-de-circulation-pour-cyclistes

School transportation - Driving rules to follow when approaching a school bus