School gates still apply over Xmas - update actually they dont - see post below

[sandyman]

Just a warning that school gates in Southwark still apply in holidays, even bank holidays like Boxing Day if they fall on weekdays. Unlike in Lewisham where i saw this school gate sign temporarily blanked out tonight. (Apols for pic quality - taken by passenger while moving). Why can't Southwark also suspend them? 

Edited 23 hours ago by sandyman

[beansprout]

Plenty of places to park in ED… what’s the problem? 

[Nigello]

It’s mean spirited. Also, if no buses on Xmas Day, why not allow other vehicles to use the bus lanes then? It would prevent unnecessary idling and jams, which is a laudable aim and one which the authorities spend a lot of time and effort pursuing. 

[beansprout]

Oh was on about bus lanes.. now I understand

[Sue]

8 hours ago, beansprout said:

Plenty of places to park in ED… what’s the problem? 

Isn't the problem not being allowed to drive down certain roads at all at certain times, even on bank holidays?

And potentially getting fined if you do, let alone park?

 

[march46]

School Street restrictions in Southwark only apply during term time. 
 

https://www.southwark.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/parking/parking-permits/school-streets

[sandyman]

2 hours ago, march46 said:

School Street restrictions in Southwark only apply during term time. 
 

https://www.southwark.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/parking/parking-permits/school-streets

Thanks for posting this - i've always avoided school streets throughout the year. I hadnt noticed any signs saying they arent 'active' during hols - maybe because i avoid them!  

[malumbu]

Good thing that the roads are so quiet over the school holiday, particularly at this time of the year.  And enjoyed the panto references!

[Moovart]

But isn't it the case that the Townley road restriction is not a school gate so that restriction is active all the time as far as I understand.

[Penguin68]

Yes, by ensuring that every restricted road is restricted in a slightly different way, as regards times and days (and vehicle types) , wth complex and small type notices over many lines placed high up and preferably behind branches you have an open season on revenue generation even from those who are resident and 'local'. Hence the phenomenal revenues from what should be informed  'local' traffic. My wife drove, in error, into a restricted Dulwich road, based on time-of-day, immediately reversed/ 3 point turned out of it and has now received two fines - the photos (and offences) less than 2 minutes apart, showing her car in a restricted zone travelling in two directions - as it would do as she was retracing her in-error steps. But that's two offences, apparently! She did appeal, but, weeks later, the 'jury' is still out.

[sandyman]

5 hours ago, Moovart said:

But isn't it the case that the Townley road restriction is not a school gate so that restriction is active all the time as far as I understand.

Its a bus gate rather than a school gate and not on the school gate list on council website - even though the timings, morning & afternoon- clearly suggest its there to limit traffic during travel to/from schools. Im guessing it doesnt get suspended during hols. 

[Rockets]

It doesn't get suspended. @Penguin68 is right, Southwark do like to leave people guessing - probsbly good for revenue generation. In neighbouring Bromley their school streets signs clearly say term-time only and I am surprised Southwark don't have to call it out.