School Safety Zones
Introduced as a pilot scheme in 2002, School Safety Zones have proven to be an effective method of reducing congestion and traffic speeds at or near schools. Further more, it compliments many of the Partnership’s strategies aimed at improving driver behaviour, road safety awareness and encouraging walking or cycling as a primary means of travel.
The Concept:
A School Safety Zone comprises of a length of road immediately outside a school, catering for primary age children where no motor vehicle can stop or park during school opening times and includes a maximum advisory speed limit of 20mph. Operating times for school safety zones will vary according to the needs of the particular school. The Zone is clearly marked by high profile road signs and carriageway markings.
The aim therefore of a School Safety Zone (SSZ) is: To provide a safer environment for children entering and leaving school, by discouraging drivers from parking or stopping within the zone and to drive at a maximum speed of 20mph during school hours.
