Elsewhere in London, Hackney is planning a school streets trial around five schools, while Camden is piloting a scheme which closes the road outside a school with bollards at the start and end of the school day. UK councils are imposing restrictions , including fines , on parents driving children to school gates in an attempt to improve safety and reduce pollution . Many councils are imposing laws prohibiting driving immediately outside gates and are using CCTV cameras and other monitoring vehicles to identify those breaching such rules . Some councils are also closing roads in the immediate vicinity of gates and imposing potential fines of up to £ 130 on those who violate bans . Various health bodies have recommended the introduction of “ no - idling policy , ” accompanied 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 . Many councils are imposing laws prohibiting driving immediately outside gates and are using CCTV cameras and other monitoring vehicles to identify those breaching such rules . Some councils are also closing roads in the immediate vicinity of gates and imposing potential fines of up to £ 130 on those who violate bans . Various health bodies have recommended the introduction of “ no - idling policy , ” accompanied by fines .