Dear resident

“With the school summer holidays coming to a close and the immediate return to education looming, please be mindful of drop-off and pick-ups as these are busy times outside schools. This can cause an increased safety risk to both children and parents.

Parking restrictions outside schools are there to keep you and your children safe. Parking inconsiderately can put people in danger and you also risk being fined for highway offences.

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.

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.

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.

I appreciate your understanding in this matter.”