Problem parking outside schools in Fife has again reared its head after thoughtless motorists caused delays to bus services in Leven.
The issue was once again highlighted on Thursday morning when Stagecoach East Scotland reported that the service 48A from Leven had been “delayed due to inappropriately parked” vehicles at St Agatha’s RC School in Park Drive at around 9am.
Buses were able to continue on their route after the cars were removed, but drivers have once again been warned that their actions have consequences.
The latest incident follows a crackdown on problem parking across the Levenmouth area which police said they believed would have a positive effect.
Community Sergeant Neil Johnston, of Levenmouth, said the message to motorists who parked inappropriately outside schools was “quite clear”.
“The road crossings are there for a purpose and that is to allow safe passage for children crossing the road,” he said.
“The zig zag lines clearly define the area you should not be parking in. If you are parked here you are a hazard and obstruct the view of children crossing the road.
“This increases the likelihood of a serious accident occurring. Whilst it may be convenient for the driver to park nearer the school, in reality you are creating danger.
“This area of road safety always needs refreshed and we will be actively issuing fixed penalty tickets to offending drivers”.
Fife Council’s parking enforcement team said it was aware of the problem of parents parking outside schools and that it regularly attended schools as part of normal patrols or in response to requests from teachers or parents.