I think we’ve covered some of this before, at least in part, but can anyone provide any facts on the role of the ‘lollipop lady’ (who may not always be a lady but is in this case).

This morning, on the way to work, she steps out in front of me with not a child in sight. We wait and eventually a dog-walker appears and crosses. Doggy gets a pat from lollipop lady. Lollipop lady remains in place as there’s another dog-walker ambling toward the crossing point. Again, doggy gets a pat and lollipop lady trudges back to the pavement.

So, specifically, does anyone know what the remit is for crossing attendants i.e. should her traffic-stopping activities be limited to school children only or can she stop traffic for whoever she likes?

Also who employs them? Is it the council? Which dept?

If she’s acting outside her remit, it is only right that I inform her employer.

Note that I was not delayed – I caught up with the car in front once we got on to the twisty bits – and I am not angry.

I reckon that chap on snowheads has got some competition.

this was on ‘Black Bag’ in Viz years ago so I’m an expert.

they’re only allowed to help children.

So….. not delayed, couple of dog walkers get across, and you have a rant on here! Some people need a real life…..

It is a shame that we need crossing attendents, as plenty of drivers would not stop to let someone cross (perhaps you?) even though as shown it would not delay you in the slightest.

Be considerate on the road, let people cross, do a good deed.

I am a skier as well.

😀

edit: and I don’t feel like I’m ranting. And I do let people cross (and even out of junctions).

Thought they only had powers to stop traffic to help kids or parents with kids cross?

Thought they only had powers to stop traffic to help kids or parents with kids cross?

Maybe true, but most folk aren’t going to run them over when they’re in the middle of the road 😛

Just cycle through…

….and incur the wrath 😈

There’s one near me who catches me EVERY morning.

Grr

I am angry

Thought they only had powers to stop traffic to help kids or parents with kids cross?

Maybe the were just very ugly, hairy kids. On leads.

Under UK law it is an offence for a motorist not to stop if signalled to do so by a patroller. In the past patrollers only had the authority to stop the traffic for children. However, the Transport Act 2000 changed the law was so that a patroller had the authority to stop the traffic for any pedestrian

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossing_guard#Australia_and_the_United_Kingdom

Sadly this is also on there <shakes head>

Due to an increase in abuse, threats and other aggressive behaviour from some drivers, signs with built-in hi-tech cameras are being introduced to record offenders, cars and registrations.

Thank you Woody. It looks like she was acting within her remit and I will take this no further.

*sighs*

there’s always someone who wades in with the facts and spoils it all.

😉

Sorry! 😀

Sadly this is also on there <shakes head>

But not at all surprising. Sadly.

Man + Car = Instant Penis

And increasingly, Woman + Car = Instant Penis too …

Man + Car = Instant Penis

It’s surprising more men don’t spend all day driving in and out of their garage, really.

Anyone know higgo’s employer and remit?

If she’s acting outside her remit, it is only right that I inform her employer.

You snotty little grass.

You snotty little grass.

steady on.

I still think this was a joke post. Maybe a 😉 at the end would have helped, though.

Anyone know higgo’s employer and remit?

I do.

I still think this was a joke post.

They all are, aren’t they?

Man + Car = Instant Penis

It’s surprising more men don’t spend all day driving in and out of their garage, really.

I don’t have a garage and have to leave mine outsdie all night.

They all are, aren’t they?

I think the UK Bike Store bloke meant it.

tone very difficult to convey in writing without additional clues, though.

I don’t have a garage and have to leave mine outsdie all night.

At least you don’t have to put a tarpaulin over it every evening.

If she’s acting outside her remit, it is only right that I inform her employer.

It could also be right that you throw a ball at her and if she doesn’t give it back right away or falls on it, you could give her a kicking