Driver is fined for lollipop lady scare.

DRIVERS are being warned to respect lollipop ladies after a motorist was prosecuted for failing to stop on an Anglesey road.

The man, who drove past the school crossing attendant as she helped a group of children cross the road, recently pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention.

Holyhead Magistrates gave him three penalty points on his licence, a pounds 65 fine and also ordered him to pay pounds 65 costs.

Now the council's road safety team is urging other drivers to respect crossing attendants.

Road Safety Officer William Hughes said: "Motorists are committing a criminal offence if they fail to stop when a school crossing attendant is in the highway displaying a stop sign.

"This particular incident left the attendant shaken and upset and we welcome the prosecution by North Wales Police.

"Unfortunately, this sort of incident is more common than you'd think, with some motorists becoming irate and abusive if they have to stop for the crossing patrol."

Anglesey County Council employs 19 school crossing attendants.