Rochdale, UK – Rochdale Borough Council has issued a stern warning to motorists after revealing a shocking surge in drivers ignoring school crossing patrols, with a staggering 435 incidents recorded in just five weeks. The council has labelled the behaviour, "deeply irresponsible", and highlighted the grave danger it poses to children, their families, and the crossing patrol staff themselves. The most concerning hotspots for these dangerous encounters have been identified in Sandy Lane, where 85 drivers failed to stop, and Sheriff Street, with 68 recorded incidents. Other affected areas include Whitworth Road (55 incidents) and Birch Avenue (39 incidents). Each instance of a driver neglecting to stop for a school crossing patrol has been reported to Greater Manchester Police. Over the past year, a number of these drivers have received police cautions as a consequence of their actions. In a forceful statement, the council emphasised the severity of the issue: "Faili...