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Sian Traynor

Edinburgh parents warned by police after 'inconsiderate' school parking

Edinburgh parents received a warning from police this week over "inconsiderate parking."

Officers had been out on patrol at pick-up time on Friday (January 28) due to reports of ongoing issues between parents and local residents.

Speaking to drivers in the Craigmillar area, police shared that they had been outside both Duddingston Primary School as well as St John's RC Primary.

In a post, officers warned that "inconsiderate parking" would "not be tolerated", and informed parents that tickets could be issued.

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A post added: "Your #NECPT officers were back around @DuddingstonPS and @Porty_StJs at school collection time. We spoke with drivers and ensured that all regulations were obeyed.

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"Please use our roads considerately and obey all rules.

"Officers spent the morning around schools in Craigmillar in response to complaints from residents and parents regarding inconsiderate driving and parking.

"This will not be tolerated and officers will issue tickets were Road Traffic legislation is broken."

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