The prosecution of a driver who failed to stop for a school crossing patrol is being highlighted as an example of the penalties that could be faced by others who ignore the lollipop.
The driver, an 18 year old woman from Trowbridge, was fined £250 plus costs and given six penalty points by Bath Magistrates (11.12.13) for driving without due care and attention by going through the school crossing patrol on Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton.
The driver stopped on the crossing narrowly missing the patrol, despite hazard warning signs and flashing lights on all approaches.
Councillor Caroline Roberts (Lib-Dem, Newbridge), Cabinet Member for Transport, said, “It is really important that drivers observe the school crossing patrol rules. Bath & North East Somerset Council’s patrols operate to ensure that pupils and parents can cross the road safely.
“The lollipop must be obeyed and this case sends a clear message to drivers who think that they can get away with failing to stop.”
The Council also thanked witnesses who came forward and gave statements enabling the authorities to take the case to court.
