Police are appealing for information after a car failed to stop at a crossing point for school children.

Around 8.40am on Tuesday, the vehicle drove past a crossing patrol operator who was attempting to allow children to cross at Quakerfield in Bannockburn.

Police say the vehicle was described as a small black car.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about the vehicle or driver is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.