Shock as 21 Drivers Fail to Stop for Children on Isle of Wight Crossing

At one busy crossing on the Isle of Wight, a staggering 21 drivers have flouted the law in just one month. They either ignored the stop signs or deliberately ploughed on while children—and even the crossing patrol—were on the zebra crossing.

Number Plates Recorded, Police Involved

The plate numbers of all 21 offenders have been logged and handed over to the police. Some drivers have even gone as far as giving the crossing patrol the middle finger or shouting abuse, showing a nasty attitude to child safety.

Is Your Meeting Worth a Child’s Life?

Many motorists clearly don’t care if they cause a fatal accident. But think about it: is your shopping trip or meeting really worth risking a child’s life? As one wise man said, “It’s better to be five minutes late in this world than five minutes early in the next.”

Authorities are working hard to crack down on this dangerous behaviour. We’ll keep you updated as this story develops.

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