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Dundee Cracks Down on School Exclusion Zones: Almost 50 Drivers Fined

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Policemen and parking wardens from Dundee City Council conducted a series of patrols at North East Campus and St Andrew's Primary School in response to a significant increase in complaints. The efforts resulted in 43 drivers receiving fixed penalty notices for driving in the exclusion zone during restricted times, while six others were fined for parking on school zig-zags and pavements. The initiative aims to discourage driving to and from schools and promote active travel.

Key Takeaways:

  • Almost 50 drivers were fined for entering school exclusion zones and parking on pavements in Dundee, with 43 receiving fixed penalty notices for driving in restricted times and six for parking on school zig-zags and pavements.
  • Police and parking wardens conducted patrols at North East Campus and St Andrew's Primary School following a "significant increase" in complaints about drivers disregarding school exclusion zones.
  • The Dundee City Council's School Streets programme, introduced in 2022, restricts vehicle access to certain roads outside schools during drop-off and pick-up times to encourage active travel and reduce congestion.
  • Exemptions exist for residents with permits and emergency services during restricted hours, while a ban on pavement parking was implemented throughout the city in 2024.
  • The School Streets programme applies to various schools in Dundee, including Fintry Primary, North East Campus, Coldside Campus, and others, during term times from 8:30-9:15 am and 3-3:30 pm.

Statistics:

  • 43 drivers received fixed penalty notices for driving in the exclusion zone during restricted times.
  • 6 drivers were fined for parking on school zig-zags and pavements.
  • The School Streets programme has been in effect since 2022.
  • The restriction times for the programme are 8:30-9:15 am and 3:00-3:30 pm.
  • The restriction applies to various roads outside schools in Dundee during term times.

Sources:

  • Kim Cessford's Pictures, captioned "BLITZ: Police patrols at North East Campus".
  • Kim Cessford's Pictures, captioned "Vehicles at the exclusion zone".
  • Dundee City Council's initiative to implement a ban on pavement parking.

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