FAQs for Roads and Transport

There are 7 Frequently Asked Questions in this section.

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1. Do you have any vacancies for a School Crossing Patroller?
2. Who is responsible for children getting to school safely?
3. How does a school qualify for a School Crossing Patroller?
4. Who should I contact for further information and advice on the School Crossing Patrol Service?
5. How many school crossing patrols does North Lanarkshire Council operate?
6. What is the School Crossing Patrol Service?
7. Who can use a School Crossing Patrol?

Answers:

1. Do you have any vacancies for a School Crossing Patroller?
   We are always pleased to hear from anyone who would like to be a School Crossing Patroller - if you are interested in becoming a patroller you will need a responsible attitude, good eyesight and hearing, to be physically fit, to enjoy working with children, to be patient and friendly and to be less than 68 years of age - if you would like to know about your nearest School Crossing Patrol Vacancy or more information about hours and pay contact the Co-Ordinator on 01698 506207

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2. Who is responsible for children getting to school safely?
   Although the Council endeavours to provide full cover at sites during term time, this cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, even where a school crossing patrol is provided, parents/guardians remain responsible for ensuring their children's safety to and from school

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3. How does a school qualify for a School Crossing Patroller?
   The Department of Planning and Environment (Traffic and Transporation Section) is resonsible for assessing whether or not a site meets the criteria adopted by the Council - click on Road Safety Education for further information

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4. Who should I contact for further information and advice on the School Crossing Patrol Service?
   Contact the Co-ordinator on 01698 506207

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5. How many school crossing patrols does North Lanarkshire Council operate?
   North Lanarkshire Council currently has 234 operational sites - click on School Crossing Patrols to identify the sites in operation

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6. What is the School Crossing Patrol Service?
   The service is a facility that provides safer places for children to cross the road going to and from school - the service is staffed by part-time patrollers who operate at specific sites, normally over three patrols per day during term time

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7. Who can use a School Crossing Patrol?
   Changes in legislation in 2001 gave patrollers additional power to stop traffic to assist any pedestrian whilst on duty

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