Pedestrian Crossing at Bethlehem Primary School:
How many motorists know the rule regarding pedestrian crossings when the road patrols are on duty with the 'lollipop” signs? I, amongst other parents who help at the crossing are astounded at the amount of motorists who continue to drive past the crossing when children are waiting to cross. The 'lollipops” are there for the added safety of children crossing, and to stop them straggling across the road. Is anyone aware that you MUST STOP if there are people waiting at the crossing while the patrols are on duty?
While on crossing duty, I have been dumbfounded at the volume of motorists who drive past the school at excessive speed, they appear to be unaware that their total disregard to the safety of others could cause injury or even death to the children who use the crossing. Please motorists, slow down when driving past schools! Children of primary school age cannot correctly perceive speed. The children are our future! They are the next Prime Ministers, nurses, teachers, lawyers etc. (abridged)
Andrea Hoyle, Bethlehem.