Wexford School Warden Struck by Driver Who Failed to Stop

A school traffic warden in County Wexford was struck on the arm by a vehicle after a driver failed to stop at a school crossing.

The incident is among 130 cases reported by school wardens across Ireland since January 2024, with wardens reporting incidents including speeding vehicles, verbal abuse, spitting and vehicles striking their crossing signs.

School traffic wardens play an important role in helping children safely cross roads and have the legal authority to stop traffic at designated crossings.

The Road Safety Authority has expressed “deep concern” over the reports, describing the hostility directed towards school wardens as unacceptable.

Motorists are being reminded that stopping for a school warden is a legal requirement, not a courtesy.

Drivers who fail to stop for a school warden face a €160 fine and two penalty points. If the matter goes to court, the penalty can increase to €320 and five penalty points.

The figures were obtained by RTÉ News through a Freedom of Information request.