Oxfordshire has launched an initiative to restrict vehicle access on roads near several schools during peak travel periods.
The county’s new school streets programme aims to create safer routes for young people travelling to educational institutions during morning and afternoon collections.
Vehicles will be prohibited from entering designated roads at predetermined times coordinated with school schedules.
In Banbury, access to Harrier’s View will be controlled near Harriers Banbury Academy during designated hours.
Two Carterton schools Edith Moorhouse Primary and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary participate in the scheme, with surrounding streets experiencing traffic limitations during specific windows.
The Didcot area also sees similar traffic management approaches near Willowcroft Community Primary and St Birinus Boys School, targeting reduced vehicle movement during critical school transition times.
Roads surrounding these educational institutions will have specific access restrictions, with closure windows varying slightly between locations.
Motorists are advised to anticipate temporary traffic arrangements during these precise timeframes.
Residents residing within these restricted zones may apply for vehicle registration to obtain exemption status.
Emergency services and holders of disability badges receive automatic permission to pass through during closure periods.
Enforcement measures apply to drivers entering restricted roads without proper authorization.
Financial penalties may be issued to those found in violation of the traffic restrictions.