Last year, there were 94 Penalty Charge Notices issued to parents and caregivers for irresponsible parking outside schools during drop-off and pick-up times. The council’s road safety team is emphasizing the dangers of such behavior and stressing the importance of following parking restrictions to ensure the safety of all individuals involved.
Parking inconsiderately and dangerously around schools is a major issue that puts children and others at risk. Parked vehicles can obstruct visibility, making it difficult for children and drivers to see oncoming traffic. Liverpool City Council is urging parents to think about the potential consequences of their parking decisions and to prioritize safety above convenience.
Liverpool City Council’s Parking Services team enforces parking restrictions at various schools and works closely with the Road Safety Team to pinpoint areas needing increased attention. Drivers are reminded to be considerate of all road users and pedestrians by avoiding parking on yellow lines, zig zags, school entrances, blocking driveways, or stopping in the middle of the road to drop off children.
The council is actively tackling this issue through initiatives like the School Streets Programme, which aims to create safer environments around schools by reducing motorized traffic during drop-off and pick-up times. This program is vital for protecting children, with Liverpool City Council already introducing eight school streets equipped with camera enforcement and planning to implement an additional 42 over the next two years. It is crucial for parents driving to school to park further away and walk the remaining distance to promote road safety discussions with children and encourage healthy modes of transportation like walking, cycling, or scooting to school
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