Polly Pop People
Discussion
School Crossing Patrols (SCP), appointed by an appropriate Authority and wearing a uniform approved by the Secretary of State the power, by displaying a prescribed sign, to require drivers to stop. SCPs operating outside these conditions have no legal power to stop traffic. They aren’t generally placed at traffic lights though, seems a waste to me!
The same applies to a “Stop Works” sign which road workers can use in certain situations to temporarily stop traffic.
The same applies to a “Stop Works” sign which road workers can use in certain situations to temporarily stop traffic.
Lawbags said:
Makes me laugh when you see them at a set if traffic lights with a crossing.
They press the button, what for the light to go red and the green man to light up, then they walk into the road with their stick
Seems pointless to me
Having been at the mercy of feckless idiots who do not care, car and cycle, don't blame em.They press the button, what for the light to go red and the green man to light up, then they walk into the road with their stick
Seems pointless to me
Meanwhile. On going trial.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wale...
jmorgan said:
Having been at the mercy of feckless idiots who do not care, car and cycle, don't blame em.
Meanwhile. On going trial.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wale...
If his fat head is anything to go by one of his feet could probably cover all three pedals.Meanwhile. On going trial.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wale...
Lawbags said:
Makes me laugh when you see them at a set if traffic lights with a crossing.
They press the button, what for the light to go red and the green man to light up, then they walk into the road with their stick
Seems pointless to me
they used to have overrideable push buttons ( key on the front/ side of the box) on crossings used by SCPs They press the button, what for the light to go red and the green man to light up, then they walk into the road with their stick
Seems pointless to me
in these settings the SCP person are there to try and keep the little darlings under control and stop them from running out into the road when the lights are green . the Sign and stick is there as it';s that which is the Instruction to stop rather than the badge / collar number of a Constable (of any rank), Proper TW or PCSO with TW powers ...
IIRC there are 2 groups of people who have basically unimpeded rights to direct traffic (which includes overriding ATS)
1. A Police Constable ( of any rank)
2. a 'proper' Traffic warden - some PCSOs are considered Traffic wardens for this purpose
there's various other people who have situation dependent powers
3. school crossing patrols
4. HATOs - normally their powers are restricted to HA managed roads and those crossing them
5. stop /go boards when put in as part of roadworks
6. 'designated persons' this includes some of the traffic management comapnies at certain times and the AA signs people there was such a saga over a while back ...
Edited by mph1977 on Thursday 15th May 15:20
Lawbags said:
Makes me laugh when you see them at a set if traffic lights with a crossing.
They press the button, what for the light to go red and the green man to light up, then they walk into the road with their stick
Seems pointless to me
Seems sensible to me.They press the button, what for the light to go red and the green man to light up, then they walk into the road with their stick
Seems pointless to me
Keep the kids from being idiots.
Hold the traffic longer for any slow moving ankle biters if needed.
PAULJ5555 said:
Hol said:
We call them Lolly pop ladies around here (unless its a man - then its a PERSON!).
Polly was just some bird who put the kettle on - so we could all have tea (apparently).
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHPolly was just some bird who put the kettle on - so we could all have tea (apparently).
Your so funny - ever thought of stand up?
OP, was it a typo?
Or is it an amusing regional variation?
jmorgan said:
Meanwhile. On going trial.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wale...
£100 fine. That must have been a relief. I retract all that I said about drivers being cash cows!http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wale...
Alucidnation said:
Our School crossing patrol lady, even stops the traffic for parents walking back after taking their kids to school.
OP here, this was why I asked. A car infront of me drove around the Lolly Pop Person when she was holding up the traffic on a green light to let the parents cross.Gassing Station | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff