Stop means STOP, campaign rolled out across the North West

Lancashire County Council’s Road Safety team took its message directly to communities on Thursday, 17 September, holding road safety sessions at five schools across the county.

Following a successful launch at three schools earlier this year, the campaign is gaining momentum, with more schools across Lancashire taking part. It has also launched in St Helens, Knowsley, the Wirral and Cheshire.

Lancashire County Council Leader Stephen Atkinson and cabinet member for Transport and Highways Councillor Warren Goldsworthy attended School Crossing Patrol driver behaviour and road safety sessions outside schools in Langho, Leyland, Rossendale, Lancaster and Poulton.

Council Road Safety and Civil Enforcement officers joined Lancashire Police and School Crossing Patrol officers to speak with parents, guardians and passing motorists about road safety, parking and speed.

They were reminded that drivers must stop for School Crossing Patrols and advised to drive safely and considerately, including keeping to safe speeds and parking responsibly.

Councillor Warren Goldsworthy attended a safety session at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School in Langho with headteacher Caroline Boden, School Crossing Patrol officer Jade Martin-Foster and council road safety staff.

Jade said cars have failed to stop while she was in the middle of the road and have driven quickly around her, creating a dangerous situation for both her and the children she helps to cross.