Unfortunately, a minority of drivers, some who are experienced and some with car insurance for young drivers, behave recklessly on the roads, cause accidents, and increase the cost of cover for certain categories of motorists.
However, in Somerset dangerous road users may now be stopped more often, thanks to a scheme employed by North Somerset Council.
In a bid to deter reckless motorists, whether new drivers or more experienced road users, the council has bought a £1,500 camera which will be used by the crossing supervisors who help Wraxall Primary School children cross the road at the beginning and end of their school day.
Concealed in the supervisor's lollipop sign, the camera will record incidences of speeding or abusive behaviour and council staff will then view the footage to decide whether a warning letter or police prosecution is needed.
One of the lollipop women who works outside the primary school states, "The road is on a slight bend so if drivers are going too quickly they don't stop – even if I'm standing in the middle of the road. I've nearly been hit a couple of times.
"There is a 20mph speed limit when children are arriving and leaving school but it is not obeyed."
By law, lollipop men and women hold the same authority as a red traffic light and should be obeyed by all drivers who are asked to stop at a school crossing.
For holders of car insurance for young drivers and their more experienced counterparts, failing to stop for a crossing supervisor holding a lollipop sign could result in a fine of up to £1,000 and three penalty points on their licence.