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Idiots parking illegally on school crossing, should I report or not?

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DuchessSuperFantastic · 25/01/2024 09:40

It happens at every school
This morning dropping off our grandchildren, I noted again people stopping on the 'no parking yellow zone' outside the school gates. Then there were two other vehicles, one a Ford Focus and another a small van that parked on the yellow zigzags. I took pics of one - it was there for a good 7 minutes

I recall a few weeks ago a parent taking pics of offending vehicles and I heard second-hand that the lady sent the info to the council.

These people are not only careless/ignorant but a mass DANGER to the children crossing. The school has two front gates about 100 feet apart one is for the 4 to 7 year olds and the other for the juniors 7/11 I think

People shoot down the side road as well and it's often parents/guardians who should know better
At times I wonder which cracker they got their drivers licence in as any fool knows you should not stop/drop off, pick up, park on these crossings during shcool times as set out by the rules

I'm not sure if they get any points and or a fine and considering if to report or not. I do want to report and hope they get points and a fine, lesson taught IMO

(Have you reported anyone and do you know if action was taken and if so, what)

AIBU if I report these people?

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Bluevelvetsofa · 25/01/2024 09:45

You’ll never get people to be reasonable at school drop off and pick up time. There are plenty of posts from people who can’t get into and out of their drives, which are blocked by parents. Poor and dangerous parking happens so often that it becomes the norm.

There’s a drop off zone by our local primary. People park there all day. It’s just accepted now. There are vans and cars that regularly park right on a junction too, so obstructing the view of oncoming traffic. I complained to the head man for highways at the council. No acknowledgement and no reply.

DustyLee123 · 25/01/2024 09:41

Have you spoken to school? That’s where I’d start.

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