FAQs

The proposed extension at Redbridge Primary School has been selected due to concerns and evidence of congestion, rat-running and road danger in the area.

A School Street is where non-residential motor vehicles from outside the School Street zone are restricted from entering the zone and travelling in the vicinity of school entrances during the schools’ start and finish times. School Streets operate during term time only. Traffic signs at the entrance to the School Street zone will inform drivers of the time that the restrictions will operate.

If you are a resident or a business within the School Street zone you must apply for a free vehicle exemption for your vehicle. This would enable you to continue to drive to and from your property when the School Street is in operation.

Resident, businesses and parents outside the School Street Zone would not be exempt so would not be able to drive through the zone during the restriction times. Vehicles can exit the zone at any time as the restriction only applies to vehicles entering the zone.

If you live within the School Street zone you will be eligible for an exemption and should apply for a free exemption to avoid a penalty charge notice. Blue badge holders living outside the School Street are not automatically exempted from School Streets restrictions. 

If your child has a disability an exemption can be arranged by emailing schoolstreets@redbridge.gov.uk

Arrangements will be made at each school to ensure children with specific travel needs e.g. disabilities or Special Educational Needs, are still able to be safely transported by their parents or carers to school. Please contact the Redbridge School Streets Team to request an exemption by emailing schoolstreets@redbridge.gov.uk

Please contact the School Streets Team to discuss your specific requirements, as each case needs to be considered on an individual basis. Please email schoolstreets@redbridge.gov.uk

The restriction will be indicated by advanced signage and signage at the relevant junctions. It will be enforced by traffic enforcement camera. A Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) will be issued to the owner of any vehicle that breaks the restriction.

Following the consultation, Redbridge Council will decide whether to proceed or not with the scheme, taking into account the consultation responses. All residents and businesses within the restricted area as well as parents of students would be notified ahead of the School Street commencing.