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High-fiving lollipop man told to stop

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thatbags Thu 26-Feb-15 09:52:20

A lollipop man in Dumbarton has been told to stop high-fiving kids as they pass him crossing the road because of Health and safety. West Dunbartonshire Council think his hi-viz clothes don't make him visible enough to traffic if he isn't standing straight with both arms outstretched. Petition to get the council to reverse the order here if anyone would like to sign it.

tigger Thu 26-Feb-15 23:32:35

Come on you lot get a life. High fives are still as popular now as they were in the eighties. Alternatively it is the same as fist to fist. Kids love this kind of communication, plus encourages social interaction and respect for the lollipop person. Encourages children to listen,learn and not just dive across the road.

GeminiJen Fri 27-Feb-15 10:38:36

Thatbags....Thanks for doing this. It featured on last night's news and my thoughts were the same as yours and all the others who've left supportive messages on this thread.
Petition signed.

Grannyknot Fri 27-Feb-15 16:19:45

He seems like quite a character, I read a report that said that people go out of their way to drive by and see his dance moves (presuming when he is not shepherding children across the road). I bet the kids love him and pay attention and obey him.

Go, Mr Hi-5 man!

thatbags Sat 28-Feb-15 08:44:46

A good, sensible letter to the council from a councillor.

rosesarered Tue 31-Mar-15 19:20:35

I am inclined to agree with all who say, just do the job, smile, say hello and that's it, be a pro, it's an important job.I also never really like ' characters' either.