South Lanarkshire Council look for feedback on Car Free School Zones

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South Lanarkshire Council wants to know parents’ views on car-free zones at schools.The council is operating pilot car-free zones at two schools in the area and are looking for feedback on the current schemes to determine whether it should be continued and expanded elsewhereCar-free school zones is an initiative where the streets outside a school are closed to traffic at school opening and closing times.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The scheme aims to achieve a safer, more pleasant environment for everyone using the street while keeping access for residents, businesses and pedestrians.The key aims of car-free school zones are to reduce the volume of traffic past school gates, improve the air quality where there is greatest concentration of children and to encourage more pupils to walk or cycle to school.Pilot car-free zones are in place at St Joseph’s Primary School in Blantyre and Burnside Primary School in Rutherglen; they have been in place since April last year.The schemes are enforced by Police Scotland and the penalty for not complying is a fixed penalty notice of £50.

Prohibition signs are installed at the entrances to the zones to highlight the restriction to drivers.The council is monitoring the two schemes but are looking for local views on current and future plans for the scheme.