Hull City Council is installing enforcement cameras outside four primary schools in the city.
Following a trial at Parkstone Primary School – which saw a 72% reduction in vehicles abusing the school parking restrictions – the council is expanding the use of cameras.
The additional schools included in this expansion are St. Richard’s Voluntary Catholic Academy, Victoria Dock Primary School, Wold Academy and Francis Askew Primary School.
The cameras were installed outside the schools on Monday 5 January. A warning period will be in place until Friday 13 February, during which any vehicles parked on the restrictions will receive a formal warning notice by post.
After this grace period, Penalty Charge Notices of £70 – discounted to £35 if paid promptly – will be issued by post from Monday 16 February.
Prior to installing the cameras, the council engaged with the selected schools and provided informative leaflets for parents.
It is hoped that the cameras will improve safety for children and pedestrians at both the start and end of the school day.
It is illegal to park on ‘School Keep Clear’, or zig-zag markings. Yellow lines also indicate that parking restrictions are in place – drivers should check nearby signs to see when these apply.
Schools not included in this expansion will continue to be monitored by the council’s team of Civil Enforcement Officers, who attend the school sites in person.
