Dangerous and Inconsiderate Parking
🚗 Poor Parking Around Schools – Horfield Area 🚗
We’ve seen an increase in poor and inconsiderate parking in and around the Horfield area, particularly near local schools.
👮♂️ Neighbourhood officers have responded by:
- Issuing Traffic Offence Reports to offending vehicles
- Conducting patrols during peak school times
🚸 Poor parking near schools can force children and young people to walk in the road, putting them at serious risk.
📢 How to Report
If you witness dangerous or obstructive parking:
- Call 101
- Report online via Avon and Somerset Police- Report | Avon and Somerset Police
- Report people parking on yellow zigzags and lines to Bristol City Council Parking services- Contact Parking Services
✅ Safe School Parking Tips
Help keep children safe by following these guidelines:
- Park legally and responsibly — avoid zig-zag lines, dropped kerbs, and school entrances
- Do not block pavements — leave space for pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Use designated parking areas or park a short distance away and walk
- Avoid stopping in the road to drop off children — it causes congestion and danger
- Be mindful of crossing points and visibility for other road users
- Respect residents’ driveways and access
- Allow extra time during busy school runs to avoid rushing
- Encourage walking, cycling, or car sharing where possible
Let’s work together to keep our roads safe for everyone, especially our children.