Fines for illegal parking outside primary schools
Becki Bowden / BBCDrivers parking illegally outside some Hull primary schools are facing fines.
CCTV cameras were installed outside four schools in the city last month with penalties introduced on Monday as pupils returned from the half-term break.
Hull City Council said a trial scheme outside Parkstone Primary School last year resulted in a 72% reduction in "vehicles abusing the school parking restrictions".
One parent dropping her children off at Victoria Dock Primary School welcomed the cameras, describing it as "pretty dangerous around here".
Alex Fisher said she had witnessed drivers reversing over a zebra crossing as children were using it.
"I know the school have sent out countless emails trying to stop it themselves and people haven't paid attention so they've put the cameras up now," she said.
Becki Bowden / BBCAnother mother, Ritika Sharma, said, although she supported the cameras, she had sympathy for people who had to drive to school.
"Because those who are coming from far off places and in the morning rush and even with the kids, they don't want to walk," she said.
"So there should be some dedicated spaces for the parking so that parents can park their vehicle there and drop off their kids."
Other schools included in the scheme are St Richard's Voluntary Catholic Academy, Wold Academy and Francis Askew Primary School.
Those caught breaking the rules face a £70 fine, reduced to £35 if paid promptly.
'The right reasons'
Councillor Mark Ieronimo said the authority "was working with the school, working with parents as well".
"Because it's important to get their buy-in to this because we're doing it for the right reasons," he said.
"We will learn. We'll move the cameras where they're more effective and tackle the issue because we want to keep these streets safer."
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