Unique vantage point helps Kitimat RCMP catch drivers endangering students

May 10, 2016 | 10:14 AM

KITIMAT, B.C. — RCMP officers in Kitimat, B.C., are using creative measures to catch drivers who ignore school bus warning lights.

Mounties are riding on the buses in that north coast community to nab drivers in the act.

Buses have also been equipped with dashcams to collect video evidence. 

Kitimat’s school bus co-ordinator, Angie Maitland, says area drivers frequently ignore flashing bus lights signalling students are getting on, off, or preparing to the cross the street.