The council’s road safety team is highlighting the dangers of inconsiderate parking and emphasising the importance of adhering to restrictions.
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00:00Almost 100 parents have been slapped with fines for parking irresponsibly outside Liverpool schools.
00:06A warning has now been issued to drivers who leave their car without consideration outside sites when picking up or dropping off their children each morning and afternoon.
00:14The City Council has revealed how in the last 12 months, 94 penalty charge notices have been issued to parents and caregivers who did not follow the rules.
00:23The Authority's Parking Services team is in the process of collating hotspots around the city that require increased attention.
00:31To date, eight locations have been set up with camera enforcement as part of Liverpool Council's School Streets Initiative that plans for a further 42 to be adopted within the next two years.
00:42Inconsiderate and dangerous parking around schools has become a significant problem, placing children and others at risk.
00:48Parked vehicles can obstruct visibility, making it difficult for both children and drivers to see approaching traffic.
00:55City officials are now asking all parents to consider the potential consequences of their parking choices.
01:02The Highway Code clearly states,
01:04You must not wait or park or stop to set down and pick up passengers on school entrance markings when upright signs indicate a prohibition of stopping.
01:12Drivers are also reminded to be considerate of other road users, pedestrians and local residents by avoiding parking on yellow lines, zigzags or school entrances at a school crossing patrol location and on the footway, central reservation or across dropped curbs.
01:27The School Streets Program aims to create safer, more pedestrian friendly environments around schools by restricting or reducing motor traffic during school drop off and pick up times.
01:38Those who need to drive to school are being urged to park further away and walk where possible.