Enforcement action as part of ‘School Streets’ initiative, Dundee

Police in Dundee are carrying out a series of checks across the city, in partnership with Dundee City Council’s ‘School Streets’ initiative, following complaints about motorists ignoring the restrictions outside school campuses.

Following the launch of the scheme, the streets immediately outside schools are closed to vehicles without a permit at the start and end of the school day. This is to create a safer, cleaner and more pleasant environment for children and staff.

On Thursday, 9 March, 2023, officers took enforcement action outside St Andrews Primary School, with conditional offers being issued to 13 drivers.

Sergeant Craig Reid said: “This action is being taken as police are still receiving complaints about people ignoring the restrictions, despite them having been in place for some time.

“In addition to the 13 motorists spoken with outside St Andrews Primary last week, our officers noted around 60 other vehicles that turned around upon seeing our presence.

“We will continue to support our local schools in the areas which have been highlighted to us, to have a positive impact on road safety and keep our school communities safe.”

Mark Flynn, convener of Dundee City Council’s city development committee, said: “The Safer Schools Streets initiative is firmly aimed at reducing congestion, improving road safety and having a positive impact on air quality, but in order to achieve those benefits for everyone, we need the understanding and co-operation of people who might otherwise just use their vehicles in the restricted areas

“We have more car journeys around schools than the Scottish average and initiatives like this are there to help to change attitudes, as well as the physical environment.”