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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."