Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 13 February 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of lorry parking near secondary schools, from a (a) road safety and (b) safeguarding perspective.
No ongoing assessment of lorry parking near schools in Scotland has been undertaken by the Scottish Government.
Local authorities have a statutory duty to promote road safety and take steps to both reduce and prevent accidents. In this respect it is for the local authority to consider appropriate measures which will safeguard road users and residents, and to determine the priority that should be given to any road safety measures.
With regard to the parking of lorries near secondary schools, responsibility for all traffic management on local roads including the provision of parking and any subsequent charges, lies with local authorities. Under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, local authorities have a general duty to secure the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of traffic.
Police Scotland has the ability to enforce traffic violations on Scotland’s roads and would respond to any safeguarding concerns regarding a child’s journey. They also support school liaison officers and community policing efforts where required.