Illegal And Dangerous Parking Outside of Schools

A reminder that it is illegal to park your car: 

If you are caught parking dangerously, or illegally, outside of the school you will receive a fine and potentially points on your licence.  

Inconsiderate parking can create congestion, delays, and damage to grass verges. Obstructions in the road can also hinder emergency service vehicles and increase traffic collisions. Most importantly, dangerously parked vehicles can block the view of children trying to cross the road. We don’t want to see anyone get hit or injured by traffic.  

Pedestrians have priority at crossings and junctions – that is the Highway Code. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep pupils, staff, and families safe. To avoid parking dangerously, leave enough time to find a legal parking space and walk your children to the school gates.  
 
You can also opt to walk, cycle, or use public transport instead of driving. Organise a pre-arranged car share to reduce the number of cars outside of the school. It’s also important to find a safe parking spot to collect your children from school. Remember to use pedestrian crossings and put phones away while crossing the road. 
 
Officers will be working closely with the school to act against those parking dangerously and illegal. If you have any questions feel free to ask one of our officers or your school safeguarding team. 

Many thanks

Kings Norton Neighbourhood Team