School bus driver faces distracted driver charge

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September 16, 2020 at 3:37 pm

A school bus driver is facing charges for allegedly using a cellphone with kids on board while driving through a construction zone.

A school bus driver is facing charges for allegedly using a cellphone with kids on board while driving through a construction zone.

Halton Regional Police say the incident occurred on Sept. 15 near Trafalgar Rd. and Briarhall Gate in Oakville.

The traffic unit spotted the driver and pulled over the bus. Charges of distracting driving has since been laid.

Police say 16 young students were on the bus at the time.