School crossing patrols

School crossing patrols ensure the safe travel to and from school, for local children.

• How do you decide where to place a School Crossing Patrol?
• Can I request a school crossing patrol?
• How many school crossing patrols does Tower Hamlets operate?
• How do you decide where to place a school crossing patrol?

School crossing patrols are provided where children are in danger from road traffic when walking to and from school. This is not necessarily directly outside a school but could be anywhere on a busy route.

Can I request a school crossing patrol?

Requests for additional school crossing patrols can be made to Transportation and Highways. Following a request we will survey the area to see if it meets the national criteria which includes a vehicle and pedestrian count. If approved, and funding is available, the council will seek to recruit volunteer wardens to staff the new site.

How many school crossing patrols does Contact Tower Hamlets operate?

Currently we only have nine school crossing patrols in operation.

For further information, contact:
E-mail: roadsafety@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Tel 020 7364 6883

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