Print PageSchool Wardens are probably better known as or referred to by school goers as 'Lollipop Lady's' or 'Lollipop men'. Kildare County Council currently employs 26 School Wardens throughout the county. The role of the School Warden is to ensure the safe crossing of school children at or in the vicinity of schools at opening and closing times of schools.
The road safety officer has overall responsibility for school wardens in county Kildare. A school warden is recognised by the bright yellow and red coloured Hi visibility coat and the Stop Sign that they carry.
Wardnes are empowered under the Roads Tarffic Act to stop traffic during times of operation in order to allow school children cross the road safely. Any driver who fails to stop for a school warden, while operating on a school crossing is liable to recieve one penalty point.
The road safety officer has overall responsibility for school wardens in county Kildare. A school warden is recognised by the bright yellow and red coloured Hi visibility coat and the Stop Sign that they carry.
Wardnes are empowered under the Roads Tarffic Act to stop traffic during times of operation in order to allow school children cross the road safely. Any driver who fails to stop for a school warden, while operating on a school crossing is liable to recieve one penalty point.