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.
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 enforcing laws prohibiting parking immediately outside gates and are using CCTV cameras and mobile monitoring vehicles to identify those breaching such rules. 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.