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AIBU to think school street restrictions and PCNs will cause more chaos?

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Whatabouttheparcels · 02/04/2026 22:34

a council near me are introducing school streets to stop congestion outside schools which is a great idea. They are introducing permit parking great

what this means in reality is hundreds of houses aren’t allowed any deliveries, no taxis and no none essential building workers in the area every school workday between 8am and 9.30 and 2.30 and 3.45

A permanent career can get a pass but not random district nurses etc. imagine telling delivery firms they can’t deliver at these times or they will get a PCN. Anyone saying they should use lockers, my last delivery was a dishwasher

AIBU in thinking this is a stupid idea and school traffic will just park a bit further away and this will cause chaos?

https://www.salford.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/school-streets/frequently-asked-questions/

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AIBU to think school street restrictions and PCNs will cause more chaos?
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snowymarbles · 02/04/2026 22:48

TheCurious0range · 02/04/2026 22:37

Surely residents should have exemption so can give a delivery driver a visitor permit while they deliver the dishwasher

These ones aren’t permits - it’s all camera controlled as you enter the road. I think you ca them register as living in the road.

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Whatabouttheparcels · 02/04/2026 22:48

CallMeDaphne · 02/04/2026 22:44

So schedule the delivery between 9.30 and 2.30

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😂😂 yes because it’s that easy, even if you pay top whack for named day delivery they usually just ring you when you are the next delivery. Imagine saying sorry mate wait 90 mins before you come knocking at my door

who does your deliveries? I can go and do a leaflet drop on the houses

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bidon · 02/04/2026 22:45

How dare anyone try and make roads safer for children getting to and from school.

CallMeDaphne · 02/04/2026 22:44

Whatabouttheparcels · 02/04/2026 22:38

Not sure but I reckon my washing machine is going to go bang soon

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So schedule the delivery between 9.30 and 2.30

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Whatabouttheparcels · 02/04/2026 22:43

Contractors should schedule access outside of the restricted hours where possible.

  • Essential works: If emergency or essential works require access during operating hours (eg, utility works), the contractor must apply for a parking dispensation in advance. This is a chargeable service.
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Whatabouttheparcels · 02/04/2026 22:42
  • Visitors/guests: No. Guests must park outside the zone or arrive outside of operating hours.
  • Deliveries: Deliveries must be scheduled outside of the restricted hours.
  • Taxis: General taxis and private hire vehicles are not exempt and must not enter the zone during operating hours.
  • SEN Transport: Council-contracted Home-to-School transport vehicles are exempt and permitted to enter.
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Lmnop22 · 02/04/2026 22:40

Surely they’ll make it “loading only” or similar to allow things like Amazon deliveries to continue.

And plenty of roads are permit holders only and if anyone requires building work they’ll have to get a guest permit for the van which they’ll likely already have for when they have guests

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Whatabouttheparcels · 02/04/2026 22:40

PCN cameras as well so all fines will be sent out automatically

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Whatabouttheparcels · 02/04/2026 22:39

TheCurious0range · 02/04/2026 22:37

Surely residents should have exemption so can give a delivery driver a visitor permit while they deliver the dishwasher

No that’s the thing no exceptions for deliveries , taxis or anything. Just resident permits

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Apaouu · 02/04/2026 22:39

Yanbu, restricting trades people, deliveries, taxis during those times is bonkers

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Whatabouttheparcels · 02/04/2026 22:38

CallMeDaphne · 02/04/2026 22:36

When are you expecting your next dishwasher?

Not sure but I reckon my washing machine is going to go bang soon

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TheCurious0range · 02/04/2026 22:37

Surely residents should have exemption so can give a delivery driver a visitor permit while they deliver the dishwasher

CallMeDaphne · 02/04/2026 22:36

When are you expecting your next dishwasher?

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