Sheffield City Council has issued body-worn cameras to school crossing patrol staff, known as lollipop men and women, in response to abuse and aggressive driving directed at them by some motorists. The council said the initiative, introduced at several unspecified locations across the city, aims to make journeys to school safer and give reassurance to staff who often work alone, particularly with the new academic year underway.

The council said wardens have faced "unacceptable behaviour" and dangerous driving from a small minority of drivers, and the cameras will record interactions to protect staff and provide evidence when incidents occur. Jefferson Nwokeoma, the authority's assistant director of city transport, said the devices would also encourage motorists to follow road rules. Drivers who fail to stop for a school crossing warden can face fines of up to £1,000 and three penalty points on their licence.