Parking issues
We are aware of recent issues with dangerous, inconsiderate and illegal parking associated with primary school drop-off and pick-up. The school has written to parents/carers on several occasions to remind them and request consideration, however a small number continue to exempt themselves.
Police and civil enforcement will now take place. Where residents are concerned about vehicles parking illegally and/or dangerously these should be reported directly to the police on 101 or to neighbourhood policing at sntselby@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk .
A reminder of the key restrictions:
- No parking where there are double yellow lines, or zig zag school markings
- No parking where there are double white centre markings
- No parking where there is a dropped kerb
- No parking where it obstructs traffic along the highway
- No parking where it obstructs access to driveways or shared driveways
- No parking within 10m of a junction
- No parking on private driveways and private cul-de-sacs without permission
The highway code provides more guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/waiting-and-parking-238-to-252
Whilst the school regularly tries to encourage considerate behaviour, neither the school nor Parish Council have powers to enforce parking regulations. The police have requested that offences are reported to them directly.