Nottinghamshire CCTV Vehicle

Nottinghamshire to invest in second CCTV vehicle to tackle poor parking outside schools.

18:06 19 December 2017

Nottinghamshire is to invest in second CCTV vehicle to improve safety and stop dangerous and inconsiderate parking around schools. The vehicle will cost the council £45,000, which includes the camera as well as maintenance and software costs for the first year. 

 

Mr John Cottee, chairman of the community and place committee, said: “This decision is part of our commitment to road safety around schools in the county.

 

“It will help to address this genuine problem of dangerous or inconsiderate parking in many areas around school drop-off and pick-up times.

 

“We are keen to be able to meet the high demand we have had from schools, parents and others who have got in touch requesting this car to visit their area to help address these issues so a second vehicle is essential for this.

 

“Our county has approximately 330 schools, spread across rural and suburban locations, so traditional enforcement on foot can be inefficient.

 

“Our purpose in using a car-based enforcement system is not to raise revenue — in fact, the existing CCTV car runs at a slight financial deficit for the council.

 

“Our aim is to improve safety and stop dangerous and inconsiderate parking, which we know causes a great deal of concern.”