A Lollicam is used to help keep lollipop people
and children safe at school crossings.
It is two mini cameras fixed to a lollipop pole that captures on
film any irresponsible drivers who ignore instructions given
by the school crossing patrol, often called the lollipop
person. This includes not stopping when asked (known as a
drive through) and acting aggressively by revving engines or being
abusive.
A Lollicam is currently being trialled along the B3130
Bristol Road, outside Wraxall School, as this location has seen the
most reported incidents of drive throughs.
A lollipop 'STOP' sign has the same legal power as a red traffic
light. Drivers who ignore it can get a £1,000 fine
and three penalty points on their licence.
In the past, school crossing patrols have had little in the way
of providing hard evidence that a driver has ignored the lollipop
sign, but this road safety technology helps.
For more information visit our
Frequently
Asked Questions page.
