In an effort to increase safety as students head back to school Monday on foot, bike or bus, Montreal police will step up monitoring traffic laws are followed by road users.
Patrollers will enforce speed limits and mandatory stops at flashing red lights when school buses are operating.
Police are asking drivers to be especially vigilant and courteous when students descend and get on buses.
Overtaking or crossing a school bus with blinking red lights can cost a driver nine demerit points and $200.
Someone caught driving 60 km/h in a 30 km/h zone will be given two demerit points and a $105 fine.
