Parents dropping kids off at Blackpool schools could be handed instant fines under traffic review
A town hall report says the council is regularly contacted by schools due to concerns over road safety issues, particularly around the school gates.Parking on current restrictions outside a school, ignoring the safety implications of doing so.problematic and cause problems directly outside the schoolDrivers’ behaviour and the conduct of some drivers can conflict with the on-site teaching staff and endanger children.
Armfield Academies, with the latter including the installation of a red line, which is mainly seen in places like London where to stop can result in an immediate fine.Highways chiefs say there “might be the potential for the red line to be installed at all sites”. Traffic wardens can issue on-the-spot fines and can also issue tickets using photographic evidence.
The review is part of the implementation of the Blackpool Community Safety Plan 2022-2025 in which road safety is a key priority. Discussions are already being held with some headteachers with all reviews due to be completed within six months, after which each school will receive a report setting out potential safety improvements. Any proposals highlighted by the review would need to be collectively agreed and funding sourced and put in place before a programme can be implemented to make the required changes.Coun Brookes added: “We understand that this isn’t a one size approach.
“Working together with local primary schools, we are looking to find solutions that will improve road safety and help keep Blackpool’s schoolchildren safe.”
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