Parents and Carers Urged to Avoid Fines as School Returns

Strategic Insights -

As thousands of youngsters begin the new term in Haddington, parents and carers are being reminded of restrictions in place on Neilson Park Road, Victoria Road, and Wemyss Place to prevent congestion and ensure safety. Members of the Haddington Central Tenants' and Residents' Association (HCTRA) have been speaking to parents and handing out flyers to inform them of the rules and the financial penalty of £50 for breaching them. The association will continue to patrol the areas throughout the year to ensure adherence to the restrictions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The restrictions on Neilson Park Road, Victoria Road, and Wemyss Place are in place from 8:30am to 9:30am Monday to Thursday, 11:45am to 1pm, and 3pm to 4pm, and on Fridays from 8:30am to 9:30am and 11:45am to 12:45pm.
  • The restrictions were introduced by East Lothian Council more than 10 years ago in 2014, and are enforced by Police Scotland.
  • Members of the HCTRA will continue to patrol the areas throughout the year at least once a month, and on days when the weather changes, to inform parents and carers of the restrictions and the financial penalty.
  • The association is taking into account the fact that the problem is more apparent in the winter months.
  • The rules are in place to "keep children safe, cut congestion, and make the area calmer for everyone".
  • Parents and carers who breach the restrictions could be handed a £50 fine.

Statistics:

  • The restrictions are in place for 2.5 hours per day, Monday to Thursday, and 3 hours on Fridays.
  • The restrictions were introduced in 2014 by East Lothian Council.
  • The £50 fine is the amount that parents and carers could be handed for breaching the restrictions.
  • The HCTRA will patrol the areas at least once a month for the next 6 months.

Sources:

  • Haddington Central Tenants' and Residents' Association (HCTRA)
  • East Lothian Council
  • Police Scotland