Crossing patrols

We provide school crossing patrols at around 100 busy sites to help primary school children cross the road safely. Our patrols are unique in that they wear a high visibility orange uniform, instead of the usual yellow.

Although much loved by the children, our 'lollipops' are not always treated with respect by drivers. Patrols have the legal power to stop traffic using their sign and drivers who fail to obey the instruction are always reported to the police.

Lollipops are worth their weight in gold
School crossing patrols are there to protect our children, so they deserve our respect. We always need more lollipops, to help children get to and from school safely. The job offers a lot of satisfaction, and is appreciated by many parents and children. If you're interested, call (01482) 300 300 and ask for the road safety section.

You can help our lollipops keep children safe...

...as a driver

• when approaching a patrol, slow down and be prepared to stop if the sign is raised 
• if you are stopped, please wait a short distance away from the patrol. Please do not creep forward or rev your engine and do not move away until the patrol is completely off the road 
• don't park near or on the crossing point as you could obstruct the patrol's view or prevent them from safely stepping out
• remember that failing to stop when asked to do so is an offence and offenders are always reported to the police

...as a parent

• when taking your child to and from school, always set a good example and use the patrol. Always encourage your child to go to the patrol point to cross 
• please follow the instructions given by the patrol. Please don't follow the patrol into the road but wait on the footpath until asked to cross 
• always cross in front of the patrol, never behind their back
• crossing the road away from a patrol point or not using the patrol is dangerous and sets a bad example to the children