Ten schools are set to have permanent CCTV cameras installed to tackle bad parking on the roads outside.
Schools with the worst problems and history of parking fines will be prioritised, with the initial list focusing largely on Lincoln and Boston.
The cameras will allow operators to monitor in real-time the ‘keep clear’ zones with zigzag markings, where traffic is prohibited from stopping, waiting, or parking.
Lincolnshire County Council says that mobile cameras have temporarily improved driving behaviour in the past, but this improvement stops as soon as they are removed.
Ten schools have been identified as candidates, where a total of 312 parking fines were issued between 20 February and 8 October 2024:
- The William Alvey C of E School, Sleaford – 61 fines
- Boston West Academy, Boston – 46 fines
- Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School, Lincoln – 42 fines
- St Thomas’ C of E Primary School, Boston – 33 fines
- St Giles Academy, Lincoln – 29 fines
- Tower Road Academy, Boston – 26 fines
- Southview Primary School, Crowland – 20 fines
- The Priory Witham Academy, Lincoln – 20 fines
- The Queen Elizabeth, Gainsborough – 18 fines
- Manor Leas Primary School, Lincoln – 17 fines
Feasibility studies will need to be completed before any cameras are installed.
The scheme is expected to cost around £200,000 to implement, with annual running costs of approximately £40,000.
Mobile cameras and on-foot patrols will continue to be used in areas where inconsiderate parking becomes a recurring issue.
The cameras are set to be discussed at the council’s Highways and Transport Committee next week on 9 December.
“A previous trial of a mobile Closed Circuit Television enforcement solution showed two main themes,” a report says.
“When the vehicle was present, drivers were compliant, but when not present, drivers reverted to non-compliant behaviours.
“A similar pattern of behaviour was seen when Civil Parking Enforcement Officers were present or absent.
“Short-term compliance was achievable, but only a constant presence would assist a more permanent change.”
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