Warning signs

School crossing patrol ahead

School crossing patrol ahead (some signs have amber lights which flash when crossings are in use)

What does this sign mean?

This sign warns of a school crossing patrol ahead, and some versions carry amber lights that flash while the crossing is in use. You will see it near school gates, typically active for a short period at the start and end of the school day. Slow right down and be ready to stop, because you must stop when the patrol displays the stop for children sign, and you should wait until both the children and the patrol are clear of the road. Test questions focus on that legal duty and on the fact that children can step out unpredictably around a patrol.

Highway Code references

• Rule 208 from Road users requiring extra care (204 to 225)
• Rule 210 from Road users requiring extra care (204 to 225)

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