Good afternoon,

Getting to school can be one of the most stressful and rushed times of the day and parking nearby can sometimes be problematic.

Parking inconsiderately can endanger other road users, particularly pedestrians who have to navigate around cars which have been parked on pavements or across driveways.

Here are a few simple steps that everyone can take, which will help ease congestion around school and keep everyone moving safely.

PLEASE DO:

*** Keep your speed low

*** ensure children get out of the car onto the pavement - never let a child out onto the road.

*** check for pedestrians and cyclists before you open the car door

*** stop for the lollipop person if the school has one.

*** park a bit further away from school to help reduce the traffic.

PLEASE DON'T:

Block the road - emergency vehicles may need to get through at any time

Park on yellow lines or zig zag markings.

Park on pavements, across driveway or on dropped kerbs.

Park where your vehicle will cause an inconvenience or obstruction,

Stop in the road to let your child out of the car.

Park opposite or within 10 metres of a junction.

If you do, you run the risk of receiving a Traffic Offence Report, which could result in a fine and points on your licence.