Police slam “horrendous” and “irresponsible” parking from parents at primary school just outside Chesterfield

By Tom Hardwick
Published 24th Jan 2023, 09:35 BST
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Officers have called on parents to act responsibly at a Derbyshire primary school – after coming across several “horrendous” examples of parking.

On Monday, January 23, the Wingerworth and Rural Safer Neighbourhood Team undertook patrols around Hunloke Park Primary School in Lodge Drive.

In a Facebook post, an SNT spokesperson said: “To be blunt, some of the parking in places has been horrendous.

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“Just to remind some of you that parking opposite solid white lines is not only illegal, it is also irresponsible. Markings are there for a reason – to keep everyone safe from passing traffic – allowing parents with children to cross the road safely.

Officers said that a number of parents were given tickets for their poor parking.Officers said that a number of parents were given tickets for their poor parking.
Officers said that a number of parents were given tickets for their poor parking.

“Several vehicles today have either been moved on, or a ticket placed on your windscreen. It really isn’t acceptable to say to us that you were running late and couldn’t find anywhere else to park.

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“Sorry for the direct message, we just think it needs to be said. Thanks for reading.”