LET’S KEEP OUR CHILDREN SAFE OUTSIDE SCHOOL

Very sadly, over the last school year, three children were injured after being knocked over by cars outside Nottingham schools. So, as the new term begins, we’re asking for your co-operation to keep the roads outside school calm and safe for everyone.

We’re asking all parents or carers who drive children to school, can you…

BE TIMELY – Can you try to get to school in good time, so that you can park away from the school, especially the zig-zag lines, and walk your child/children up to the school gates? This will mean better visibility and a safer environment for everyone.

BE CONSIDERATE – Please can you park considerately; not blocking the pavements or resident’s driveways and turning off your vehicle’s engine whilst waiting, to reduce pollution?

BE PATIENT – Can you please drive carefully and be patient whilst driving away from the school? We appreciate everyone has busy lives, however this has been the main cause of previous accidents.

As we go into the new school term, let’s do all we can to keep our children safe. Thank you.

Councillor Linda Woodings, Executive member for road safety, Nottingham City Council.