Zig Zag Yellow Lines
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Mr_AWOL
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in dover the police are clamping down HARD on this,, standing outside schools, etc Write to the police, stating the previous accident, asking them formally for assistance, and stating that other police forces are recognising this danger. If they reply no, then send a copy of the letter to local bigwigs, and make a formal complaint against the individual officer whoose name is on the letter. Police dont react too much to GENERAL complaints against the force, but when it is actually against an INDIVIDUAL's name, they tend to be more helpful
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Robbie
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Been wandering for a while came back and saw your post Vanda.
Unfortunately the problem of inconsiderate parents, white van man, etc, etc parking within the school entrance controlled area of yellow zig zag lines has been raging for years.
When a police beat bobby in the Met I used to be called to schools at least once a month to provide a visible deterrent for a few hours. Generally this was regarded as necessary and often I would end up with the short straw. Parents would however get the message for a few days before slowly parking back, and off we would go again.
At the time I was serving, the offence of parking within a school entrance controlled area of zig zag yellow lines was endorsable with a parking ticket. However this did not prevent police consideration of more serious offences such as causing an obstruction on the highway/carless driving which I would point out to the mums whose response would always be "but I was only a moment dropping off my little Jonny" never mind it only takes a second for her precious jonny to become flat little Jonny.
In addition, I hope this link being one of many may help :
http://www.allatsea.demon.co.uk/motorin ... ndards.htm
"Why are Zig Zag lines painted outside school gates? They are put there to keep the school gates clear of traffic. This allows drivers to see children near the road and children to have a clear view of the road when wishing to cross.
Possible PenaltiesThe offence of parking on zig zag lines can be covered by at least two penalties. If caught by a Traffic Warden they can issue a fixed penalty parking notice, currently £40. If a Police Officer observes the offence, he can issue a fixed penalty parking ticket as previously, or can report the driver for the offence of Careless or Inconsiderate Driving, which carries a maximum fine of £2,500, a discretionary ban, and between 3 and 9 points on your driving licence."
Robbie.
Unfortunately the problem of inconsiderate parents, white van man, etc, etc parking within the school entrance controlled area of yellow zig zag lines has been raging for years.
When a police beat bobby in the Met I used to be called to schools at least once a month to provide a visible deterrent for a few hours. Generally this was regarded as necessary and often I would end up with the short straw. Parents would however get the message for a few days before slowly parking back, and off we would go again.
At the time I was serving, the offence of parking within a school entrance controlled area of zig zag yellow lines was endorsable with a parking ticket. However this did not prevent police consideration of more serious offences such as causing an obstruction on the highway/carless driving which I would point out to the mums whose response would always be "but I was only a moment dropping off my little Jonny" never mind it only takes a second for her precious jonny to become flat little Jonny.
In addition, I hope this link being one of many may help :
http://www.allatsea.demon.co.uk/motorin ... ndards.htm
"Why are Zig Zag lines painted outside school gates? They are put there to keep the school gates clear of traffic. This allows drivers to see children near the road and children to have a clear view of the road when wishing to cross.
Possible PenaltiesThe offence of parking on zig zag lines can be covered by at least two penalties. If caught by a Traffic Warden they can issue a fixed penalty parking notice, currently £40. If a Police Officer observes the offence, he can issue a fixed penalty parking ticket as previously, or can report the driver for the offence of Careless or Inconsiderate Driving, which carries a maximum fine of £2,500, a discretionary ban, and between 3 and 9 points on your driving licence."
Robbie.
