‘Not all people are concentrating on children’s safety outside this school’

West Midlands Police has warned parents and carers about dangerous and inconsiderate parking outside Erdington Academy, saying it could put children and other pedestrians at risk.

In a letter to families, officers from the Sutton Coldfield and Erdington policing area highlighted concerns about vehicles being parked near junctions, across pavements, on zig-zag markings and double yellow lines, or in other locations where they cause an obstruction.

Police warned that drivers could face fines and penalty points, with repeated offences potentially resulting in court action.

Officers said badly parked vehicles can cause congestion, obstruct emergency services and, most importantly, block drivers' views of children crossing the road.

Police will be working with the school to address dangerous and illegal parking and have urged parents to allow extra time to find a safe parking space and walk children to the school gates.

Anyone witnessing dangerous parking is encouraged to report it to police, although officers stressed that people should not put themselves at risk while gathering evidence.