Roads - school crossing patrols

School crossing patrols

The provision of school crossing patrols is a service, which local authorities can choose to make available to help anyone cross the road safely at peak traffic times. Authorised crossing sites were traditionally located near a school and prior to the Transport Act 2000, the service was aimed exclusively at school children, which explains the name. This service is not a statutory requirement and parents/ carers remain responsible for the safety of their child(ren), travelling to and from school. 

Cumbria County Council provide school crossing patrols as part of their Transport & Roads service.