Fears for pupils over dangerous school parking
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PARENTS are warning lazy parking is turning a Nairn primary school into a danger zone with an "accident waiting to happen".
Concerns have been raised too many people are using the pupil drop-off points at Rosebank Primary School in Nairn as parking spaces.
The problem, debated openly on a parent forum on Facebook, was said to be particularly acute around the back of the school, at the corner of Lodghill Road.
One concerned mum said: "I just worry that the whole area is becoming an accident waiting to happen. Things would run a lot smoother if the drop-off area was used only for its intended purpose, allowing a better flow of traffic and making it much safer for all the kids."
Another mother claimed: "I’ve noticed the parking isn’t being monitored anymore. The former head teacher Mr Brander (who retired in December) used to be out there on patrol but there is no presence now so the school car park is being used as well as the drop-off points and the driveway. It definitely is an accident waiting to happen."
The school has made efforts in the past to control the problem by hanging a large banner that reads Show You Care! Park Elsewhere!
A Highland Council spokeswoman said: "Rosebank Primary school management are aware of concerns about parking and will be addressing the matter as soon as possible to ensure the safety of pupils, staff and visitors to the school.
"Dangerous parking is a matter for enforcement by Police Scotland and should be reported on 101."
Local Police Inspector Mike Middlehurst said: "Road Safety is a priority for Police Scotland. Dropping off areas outside schools are busy and can be dangerous if drivers or young and inexperienced pedestrians do not follow the rules. We will work with Highland Council educating drivers and if required enforcing legislation to ensure pupil safety."
