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Parking near schools
Last updated: 28 October 2011 15:29 UKParking near schools can cause problems for pedestrians and local residents.
Zig Zag markings - "school - keep clear"
Where possible, all Portsmouth school have zig zag markings outside their entrances
- zig zag markings provide a clear space for children to cross where they can see traffic and traffic can see them
- parking on zig zag lines forces children to cross between parked cars - this is Portsmouth's biggest cause of child casualties on the roads
- the law states you cannot stop, wait or drop off passengers on zig zag lines during the hours given on the accompanying sign
- every local authority school receives around 40 visits a year from civil enforcement officers who can issue tickets on the spot if they find anyone waiting or parking on the zig zag markings
Dropped kerbs, driveways and parking on the pavement
Parking or waiting in front of dropped kerbs and driveways or parking on the pavement causes problems for local residents, pedestrians and cyclists
- dropped kerbs provide crossing points for people with pushchairs and mobility issues
- parking in front of some dropped kerbs blocks cycle paths, forcing cyclists onto the pavement
- stopping in front of someone's driveway encourages others to do the same. This can make it difficult for residents to leave their driveways during the school run when they may need to get to work
- parking on the pavement reduces space for pedestrians (especially those with pushchairs or mobility issues) and can force them into the road
