Police were called to a Kirkcaldy primary school after persistent poor parking by parents blocked a local bus.
The headteacher of Strathallan Primary School has called for those collecting their children to show greater consideration after officers were deployed to the scene last Wednesday.
It is just the latest flashpoint following years of concern over the conduct of parents collecting children from the acclaimed primary.
Police were called to Strathallan Drive after being alerted by a bus driver to congestion on the road, preventing the service from operating.
Headteacher Heather Logan said that the school was doing all that it could to tackle the problem, and called for parents to conduct themselves appropriately.
“Despite our efforts, inconsiderate parking close to the school does remain an issue,” she explained.
“We continue to promote active travel options but do realise that sometimes driving is unavoidable.
“We urge drivers to park and drive responsibly, with consideration for other road users and local residents.”
Despite rumours that forced entry was required to move a car, police have since confirmed that the owner of the offending vehicle was successfully traced by officers, allowing the car to be moved without any damage.
Police intervention at Strathallan is just the latest step taken to curb inconsiderate parking by parents at the school.
Significant problems have been reported for several years, with councillors implementing a series of restrictions on surrounding roads in a bid to address the issue.
Double parking and parking on double yellow lines frequently occurs as parents try to get as close as possible to the school gates, putting children at risk of injury, despite pleas from the authorities and the school itself.
Pupils also took it upon themselves to highlight the problem, recording a music video about the matter in 2016.
However, it is believed that the matter persists as parents from across the town transport their children to Strathallan after it was named as one of Scotland’s best performing primary schools in 2012.
