I have received several complaints from local residents regarding inappropriate and illegal parking in and around the school. The main area that residents are aggrieved about is the lane behind Ystrad Road and the school. The picture to the left is an example of how one resident was unable to access his vehicle to go to work.
Not only are these vehicles parked illegally, the parents,
when approached by local residents about this are often offensive and abusive. Some in front of the children.
I feel I must point out the following acts of
parliament which these parked vehicles are in direct contravention of:
The Highways Act 1835 Section 28 Parking on the Pavement
Causing an Obstruction.
The Road Traffic Act 1984 Sections 99 and 101 Parking As To
Cause An Obstruction
And. considering the junction, and the volume of traffic and
the regular occurrence of accidents, The Road Traffic Act 1984 Section 22 and
22A Parking In A Dangerous Position As To Increase The Likelihood Of
Danger To Other Road Users.
I am requesting that spot checks will be made by local police officers to prevent this from happening and subsequent fines and points on licences will be the consequence of those who violate the law.
Over the years, our close neighbours are very supportive of the school and often act as "neighbourhood watch" especially in the summer months when local youths are prone to frequent the yard making any the police aware anti social behaviour and vandalism in the yard.
Please respect their right to access the lane and their garages. Parking on zig zags and on the double yellow lines outside school is also increasing as is the number of cars accessing the car park.
I would appreciate your co-operation with this matter.
