UK councils are imposing restrictions, including fines, on parents driving children to school gates in an attempt to improve safety and reduce pollution. Sam Jones, campaigner at Cycling UK, warned that without sufficient investment in cycling and walking routes, fining parents represents an “all stick and no carrot” approach. The move follows a series of high-profile deaths involving young people who have been killed by their own parents. Some councils are also closing roads in the immediate vicinity of schools and imposing potential fines of up to £130 on those who violate bans. Various health bodies have recommended the introduction of “no-idling zones,” enforced by fines.
UK councils are imposing restrictions, including fines, on parents driving children to school gates in an attempt to improve safety and reduce pollution. The move follows a series of high-profile deaths involving young people who have been killed by their own parents. Some councils are also closing roads in the immediate vicinity of schools and imposing potential fines of up to £130 on those who violate bans. Various health bodies have recommended the introduction of “no-idling zones,” enforced by fines.