Motorists ignore red lights
Drivers on a busy stretch of road in Huntington are ignoring red lights at a crossing outside a primary school where a boy was knocked down and killed eight years ago.
Now police have warned motorists not to flout the law in a bid to prevent a similar tragedy at the crossing on the A34 Stafford Road.
Lollipop lady Brenda Millington told officers cars ignore her pleas to stop and go through on red.
Brenda, 53, said she is worried another young child could be hurt or killed.
In November 1999, seven-year-old Karl Armstrong was killed while trying to cross the road.
He suffered serious head and leg injuries in the accident.
The driver of the car which hit him, Kieran McGuinness, of Benion Road, Chadsmoor, was jailed for six years for dangerous driving.
Brenda said: "There were six cars that went through on red yesterday, and it's been happening more and more.
"I think they see me leave the road, and they think they can go, but while it is still red there is a chance a child could try and cross."
Sgt Phil Lloyd, of Watling police, said: "It is becoming increasingly frustrating that a small number of motorists fail to stop at the crossing.
"We are concerned that if this continues to happen, children attending the school could be in collision with a car. Drivers could also face prosecution if they fail to stop when signalled to.
"We will not hesitate to note the registration number of these vehicles and pursue them."
Officers are expected to carry out checks at the crossing to crack down on the problem.
Staffordshire County Councillor Tony Wilkins, cabinet support member for schools, said: "We expect motorists to abide by the instruction of patrol officers, and we take it seriously when they don't."
Anyone with information on vehicles failing to stop can ring Huntington PCSO Sam Cole on 08453 302010.
