On Sunday, (2nd February), we were on Park Road where we stopped to help a Bus that had become completely stuck on the road due to parked vehicles either side of the road, on corners and over dropped kerbs.

Whilst we understand there were two events being held on Park Road that day, which saw extra traffic and visitors to the area, we’d like to remind drivers to be observant when it comes to their surroundings and THINK before they park.

We know and understand that parking at School times is particularly frustrating for not only other road-users who are trying to manoeuvre around vehicles but also for the adults and children who are trying to cross the roads safely.

You may see us in the area from time to time, issuing parking charge notices to any vehicles which are:
❗ Blocking a pavement, forcing pedestrians onto the road.
❗ Parked on/too close to a junction.
❗ Fully obstructing a pavement.
❗ Failing to comply with solid/double white line road markings.
❗ Stopped within a pedestrian crossing.
❗ Stopped within zig-zag/school lines.
❗ Stopped within a bus stop.

Here are some safety tips for parking outside schools:
When picking up or dropping off children at schools, you should do the following:
•    Allow yourself plenty of time as the area is likely to be busy.
•    Do not park on yellow zigzag lines and avoid parking opposite them.
•    If you decide to park further away, please be considerate of local residents and avoid blocking driveways or access ways.

🚫 Parking restrictions outside schools - Understanding yellow zigzag markings:
•    Most school entrances and exits in the UK have yellow zigzag road markings with the writing ‘School Keep Clear’.
•    Zigzags can also be found at entrances and exits of hospitals, fire stations, police stations and ambulance stations. They indicate the part of the road where motorists should not wait, stop, or park a vehicle. 
•    Sometimes there may be an accompanying sign that shows specific times when these restrictions are in place. Motorists are legally allowed to park on the zigzags outside of these hours.
•    Both yellow and white zigzags also show areas that must be kept clear so that children and other road users can see clearly when crossing the road.

If you do need to report a crime to us, please take a look at the options available:
💻 Online via Derbyshire Constabulary www.derbyshire.police.uk
✖ – @DerPolContact 
📱 101
👤 Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org
🦻🏽 If you're hard of hearing or have a speech impairment use the textphone service 18001 101 or text 07800 002414 or email deafsms@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk 
❗ Always 999 in an emergency!