School Crossing Patrols
School Crossing Patrol officers are an integral part of the community in many areas of Wales; they have often assisted the children, and even the grandchildren, of those that attended the same school many years ago. On today’s busy roads it takes special qualities to step out and stop traffic and keep the attention of children until they are crossed safely.
Each patrol represents one of the friendliest public faces at the heart of the community and this is in no small part due to their own dedication and goodwill.
School Crossing Patrols are employed primarily to help children across the road safely on their way to and from school. However, they can stop the traffic for anybody who requires assistance crossing the road, provided they are at their designated site and within their hours of duty.
Thankfully, the majority of motorists are law-abiding, courteous, and stop as instructed; but it is vital that everyone complies with the law to improve road safety around schools.
With compliance and courtesy from motorists, School Crossing Patrols are able to fulfil an important role in keeping our children and other pedestrians safe from harm.
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If the School Crossing Patrol positions the sign pointing downwards, this shows that they are not ready to cross pedestrians. |
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The STOP sign may be used as a barrier to prevent pedestrians crossing until it is safe to do so. Children will gather at the roadside and the School Crossing Patrol can start checking for approaching traffic. |
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As soon as the STOP sign is raised, motorists must prepare to stop unless it is unsafe to do so. |
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When a School Crossing Patrol is in the carriageway and displaying the sign in the upright position, all traffic must stop. Drivers must remain stationary until pedestrians have finished crossing the road and the School Crossing Patrol has returned to the pavement. |
STOP means STOP: Film
For further information about School Crossing Patrols, please contact your local authority.
School Crossing Patrol contacts
Authority |
Supervisor |
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| Anglesey | Ceri Wyn Williams | ceriwilliams2@ynysmon.llyw.cymru |
| Blaenau Gwent | Melinda Powell | melinda.powell@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk |
| Bridgend | Emily Bale | emily.bale@bridgend.gov.uk |
| Caerphilly | Kerry Watkins | watkikg@caerphilly.gov.uk |
| Cardiff | Paul Griffiths | rso1@cardiff.gov.uk |
| Carmarthenshire | Nicola Olsson Rhys John-Howes |
nicolsson@carmarthenshire.gov.uk rwjohn-howes@carmarthenshire.gov.uk |
| Ceredigion | Kayleigh Tonkins | clic@ceredigion.gov.uk |
| Conwy | Julie Birchall | julie.birchall@conwy.gov.uk |
| Denbighshire | Rebecca Musgrave | rebecca.musgrave@denbighshire.gov.uk |
| Flintshire | Lee Shone | lee.shone@flintshire.gov.uk |
| Gwynedd | Siwsan Broda | siwsanbroda@gwynedd.llyw.cymru |
| Merthyr Tydfil | Lisa Williams-Clement | lisa.williamsclement@merthyr.gov.uk |
| Monmouthshire | Geraint Roberts | geraintroberts2@monmouthshire.gov.uk |
| Neath Port Talbot | Helen Griffiths | h.l.griffiths@npt.gov.uk |
| Newport | Lorry Davies | road.safety@newport.gov.uk |
| Pembrokeshire | Sally Jones | sally.jones@pembrokeshire.gov.uk |
| Powys | Jim Campbell Rob Griffiths |
jim.campbell@powys.gov.uk robert.griffiths@powys.gov.uk |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | Rachel Evans | rachel.evans@rctcbc.gov.uk |
| Swansea | Joanne Davies | joanne.davies@swansea.gov.uk |
| Torfaen | Sally Day | sally.day@torfaen.gov.uk |
| Vale of Glamorgan | Karen Stokes | kstokes@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk |
| Wrexham | Robert Povey | road.safety@wrexham.gov.uk |