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School Crossing Patrols

School Crossing Patrols operate at points on the journey to and from schools where sites have been assessed under the National Guidelines set down by LARSOA and RoSPA. Sites are regularly monitored to ensure that they continue to meet these guidelines. Following a change in the law in 2001 Patrol Officers are empowered to cross any pedestrians requesting to be crossed at the designated point. There are 89 sites and seven relief patrols.

CONTACT

Tel: 01473 265006
Email: suffolkroadsafe@et.suffolkcc.gov.uk

Establishing a School Crossing Patrol

Requests for School Crossing Patrols should be made in writing and have the support of the school the sites will serve. Following a request site surveys will be carried out. These surveys will include vehicle and pedestrian flow, although other factors will be taken into account when making the final assessment. This assessment process can take 4 to 6 weeks.

Unsupervised sites

If a Patrol Officer is unable to operate their point there is a procedure in place to provide emergency cover. Points will where possible be covered by Relief Patrol Officers for a maximum of 3 days. If the absence is likely to continue beyond this point schools will be notified that the site will be unsupervised. The journey to and from school continues to be a parental responsibility with or without a Patrol Officer on site.

Stop Means Stop Campaign

Drivers are legally bound by the 1984 Road Traffic Act to stop for School Crossing Patrols. Suffolk County Councils campaign message to drivers is: 'If your car journey should take you through a patrolled area please allow yourself a little extra time, slow down and be prepared and willing to stop when requested to do so by a Patrol Officer.' Campaign car stickers available on request.