OPP say teen driver who failed to stop for school bus had open alcohol in car

OPP say a teen crashed into a stop sign after failing to stop for a school bus in Atwood. (Source: OPP)

A 17-year-old is facing a number of charges after failing to stop for a school bus in Atwood, Ont.

Officers with Ontario Provincial Police were on patrol when they noticed the vehicle blow past the bus.

Moments later, the car collided with a stop sign.

Police said the driver and his four passengers were not hurt.

A search of the vehicle, however, turned up several open containers of alcohol.

OPP said the 17-year-old boy from Palmerston was charged with failing to stop for a school bus, careless driving and failing to surrender his licence. He was also charged with having care or control of a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor, under the Liquor Licence Control Act.

The teen was then issued provincial offence notices, fined $1,305 and released from custody.

OPP said he’ll have 15 days to decide if he wants to pay the fines, contest the charges or meet with a prosecutor to reach a resolution.

All drivers are required to stop for school buses with flashing red signal lights. Anyone who fails to follow the rules could be charged.