School crossing patrols help children cross the road safely on their way to and from school. Section 26 of the Road Traffic Act 1984 (www.statutelaw.gov.uk/content.aspx) permits the council to provide patrols, although there is no statutory responsibility to do so.
When a patrol displays a stop sign, motorists must stop to allow children to cross or they risk prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000 and three penalty points on their driving licence.
School governing bodies, parents and local organisations can ask Medway Council for a school crossing patrol. Requests are considered as soon as possible and the same standard criteria are used to make a decision.
Parental responsibility
Parents or carers are responsible for their children’s safety on the way to and from school, regardless of whether or not a school crossing patrol is provided.
Could you do this job?
If you are interested in finding out about being a school crossing patrol man or woman, please contact Medway Council's Road Safety Team using the details below.
Useful information for schools
If you are interested in establishing a school crossing patrol site to serve your school, please contact the Road Safety team using the details below.
If you are in the process of hiring a new or replacement patrol the following may be of assistance
- For training or site assessments contact the Road Safety Team on 01634 331710.
- You can purchase new or replacement uniform and equipment from Kent County Supplies online shop (www.kentwebshop.co.uk/home/default.aspx) or via their catalogue. Please keep receipts as the cost of the goods can be reimbursed by contacting Pat Burwood 01634 331094 or emailing pat.burwood@medway.gov.uk.
- A job description can be downloaded here: School Crossing Patrol job description (pdf 24KB). To use this file you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have this on your computer please go to our advice page.
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