The impact of a busy Rosyth road on vulnerable pedestrians will be investigated by Transport Scotland.

Admiralty Road will be reviewed by highways agency Amey, to carry out a traffic impact survey to see if a pelican crossing should be installed.

The junction near Park Road Primary has caused concern for parents for years.

Councillor Sharon Willson, said: "Children are at the mercy of HGVs, buses and work vans at rush hour and lunch time.

"Even the lollipop man escaped a near-miss last year when a car lost control- the skid marks are still visible."

Lollipop man, Douglas Rowan had a lucky escape last year when a car came fleeing down the road at 60 mph, missing himself and a dad by inches.

He said: "The driver was going that fast that they just couldn't stop.

"I really thought I was a-gonna until he crashed into the curb - my life just flashed before my eyes.

"The driver then didn't even stop to see if we were ok, they just sped off.

"I really think what is needed is speed cameras capturing the traffic coming in and out of Rosyth, but I'm not really hopeful that will happen.

"When I've spoken to Amey that have said its very likely that there won't be even a crossing put in, never mind cameras.

"Lots of drivers just tell me they won't stop next time if they don't see any children - what they need is a deterrent, a £100 fine and three points on their licence.

Admiralty Road is owned by Transport Scotland, not Fife Council because it is classed as a trunk road.

A Transport Scotland spokeswoman said: “Previous studies showed insufficient footfall to install a pedestrian crossing.

"However, we can confirm we have now instructed our operating company for this area, Amey, to carry out a traffic impact review to further inform any potential crossing point at this location.

"We expect to be able to report back on this in the coming weeks.”

John Wincott, Fife Council's spokesperson for environment and transportation, said: "I welcome the news that Amey has responded to our call to look at the safety of this road again.

"This is a long standing issue and I look to forward to reading the results of the review.

"If the survey indicates that a crossing is required, we would also be looking for Transport Scotland to quickly come up with the funding to build it.”