💨 Abstract

A lollipop man, Neil Cotton, was told to stop high-fiving children while helping them cross the road due to concerns about distractions. The East Riding of Yorkshire Council feared the gesture might prevent children from learning to cross safely. Cotton mentioned that drivers were frustrated about the delay. Despite protests from parents and children who appreciated Cotton's cheerful interaction, the council emphasized the importance of minimizing distractions for safe crossing. Locals viewed Cotton as a community pillar.

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