School Streets

Are there any exemptions to which vehicles can enter the School Street during operational times?

People walking, scooting, using wheelchairs, mobility scooters and cycles (including adapted cycles) are not restricted.  All other motor vehicles are restricted during the operating times displayed on the signs, subject to some exemptions.

Though we encourage everyone to support the School Street sceheme, where they are able, the following vehicles serving properties within the School Street zone will be automatically exempt and will not be required to apply for an exemption:

• Emergency Vehicles
• Council waste collections
• Council road maintenance vehicles
• Royal Mail postal vehicles
• Local bus services

Am I eligible for an exemption?

Vehicles that are registered to a residential or business address within a School Streets zone are eligible for exemption from that School Street zone.

Vehicles that are not eligible

Vehicles driven by residents living outside of a School Streets zone, parents/carers dropping off and collecting children at the school, school staff, friends, tradespeople, delivery vehicles and any other non-exempt vehicle may receive a penalty charge if entering the School Streets during the operational times.

We will consider granting special exemptions on a case by case basis.

Do I need to apply for an exemption?

• If you live within the School Streets zone and the vehicle is registered to that address.
• If you have a business within the School Streets zone and the vehicle is registered to that address.
• If you provide council arranged home to school transport

If you do not meet the above criteria, you may still be able to apply for a special exemption if:

• You, or a dependant, are a Blue Badge holder who needs vehicle access to the school
• You are a carer who needs vehicle access to a property in a School Streets zone.
• You are carrying out emergency utility repairs including, but not limited to, gas, electric, water and oil
• You are carrying out emergency structural repairs

If you need to apply for an exemption, you can:

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We aim to provide a response to School Streets exemption applications within ten working days.

For unforeseen events and emergencies, an application must be made within five working days of entering the School Street.

• School Street you entered
• Date you entered
• Vehicle Registration Number that entered
• Reason for entering without exemption
• Proof of eligibility (i.e. service/delivery/job schedule)

Can local buses drive through School Streets zones?

Yes, local bus services will be automatically exempt and will not be fined for entering the School Streets zone.

Are exemptions available for school transport operators?

Yes, exemptions are available for school transport operators who require access to a School Streets zone in order to drop off or pick up a pupil.