School traffic is 'risking lives' councillors are told

TRAFFIC chaos at the school gates is putting young lives at risk across Plymouth. Councillors have called for more to be done to protect children following illegal parking on double yellow lines and zigzags by parents.

- By ALISON STEPHENSON

Pennycross School on Ham Drive where safety concerns around parking

Some have even reported cars parking in residents driveways at school pick up and departure times and completing blocking roads.

A motion by Cllr Chris Wood (Con, Eggbuckland) to Plymouth City Council asking for increased enforcement and a public awareness campaign highlighting the risks caused by illegal inconsiderate and dangerous parking was backed by all members.

While Cllr Wood recognised there was enforcement taking place he said the situation outside many schools "remained unacceptable".

"Too many drivers still take a gamble and the risk they create is all too real. There is reduced visi bility for children crossing roads, congestion that frustrates residents and blocked access for emergency vehicles.