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A car ban is being planned for streets around schools in an East Lothian town in a bid to stop dangerous driving by parents dropping their children off. | A car ban is being planned for streets around schools in an East Lothian town in a bid to stop dangerous driving by parents dropping their children off. |
East Lothian Council wants to take the action in Haddington following complaints about inconsiderate parking and dangerous manoeuvres. | East Lothian Council wants to take the action in Haddington following complaints about inconsiderate parking and dangerous manoeuvres. |
Pedestrian zones would be implemented at King's Meadow Primary, Haddington Infant School and St Mary's RC Primary. | Pedestrian zones would be implemented at King's Meadow Primary, Haddington Infant School and St Mary's RC Primary. |
The roads affected would be Victoria Road and Neilson Park Road from April. | The roads affected would be Victoria Road and Neilson Park Road from April. |
It is thought it could be the first time in Scotland such measures will have been implemented. | It is thought it could be the first time in Scotland such measures will have been implemented. |
Careless drivers | |
Under the proposals, cars would be banned from the streets between 08.30 and 09:30 on week days. | Under the proposals, cars would be banned from the streets between 08.30 and 09:30 on week days. |
Between Mondays and Thursday, the ban would also be in force between 15:00 and 16:00, while on Fridays it would be from 11:45 until 12:45. | Between Mondays and Thursday, the ban would also be in force between 15:00 and 16:00, while on Fridays it would be from 11:45 until 12:45. |
The council said it was applying to the police to have officers enforce the rules. | The council said it was applying to the police to have officers enforce the rules. |
The plans would be implemented in an 18-month trial. | The plans would be implemented in an 18-month trial. |
Michael Veitch, East Lothian Council's transportation spokesman, said: "We are aware of problems caused by careless drivers dropping off or collecting their children at school. | Michael Veitch, East Lothian Council's transportation spokesman, said: "We are aware of problems caused by careless drivers dropping off or collecting their children at school. |
"The streets in the proposed area are both cul-de-sacs which have restricted space for vehicle manoeuvres. | "The streets in the proposed area are both cul-de-sacs which have restricted space for vehicle manoeuvres. |
"The council believes this measure will greatly reduce potential dangers to young children and families." | "The council believes this measure will greatly reduce potential dangers to young children and families." |