Roads and transport Road safety

Quick guide for schools with road safety problems

Step 1

Is there a problem with traffic during the school rush hour? If the answer is yes:

  • Identify what the problem is, eg bad parking, congestion, dangerous driving
  • Discuss with staff and pupils and create an action plan to help resolve the issue. This could include projects with pupils, nominating a teacher or member of staff to liaise directly with parents on site, letters to parents and articles in newsletters or on the school website.

Step 2

Is the problem persisting? If the answer is yes:

  • Contact other nearby schools. Have they experienced similar problems? If so, how are they dealing with them?
  • Contact your local PCSO to arrange a visit during busy times. They may be able to take some pupils out with speed-detector guns.

Step 3

Is the problem still persisting? Request enforcement action.

Step 4

If you've carried out all of these steps but still have a problem, GMP will consider offering support to deal with any motorists that persistently fails to comply with road traffic legislation. Enforcement includes verbal advice, the issue of a fixed penalty notice, seizure of the vehicle in question or a summons to appear in court (which may result in the driver receiving a substantial fine and points on their licence, or even disqualification from driving.)

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