Park Smart: Obey School Zone Parking Restrictions
As Vancouver’s school population continues to grow, so do the traffic and parking problems around schools. For the safety of children, and to avoid traffic congestion, motorists dropping-off or picking-up students should pay special attention to the following restrictions:
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No parking - 8 PM to 5 PM - School Days: These zones are set aside for motorists to drop-off and pick-up students. Vehicles may stop for up to 5 minutes only. |
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No stopping - 8 AM to 5 PM - School Days: These zones are usually adjacent to a school’s main entrance and are designed for pedestrian safety. They are particularly busy around dismissal time, and should remain clear at all times. |
At no time should motorists "double-park" in roadways. It is illegal for vehicles to stop more than 30 cm. from the curb, and it is a hazard for both students and other motorists.
Both the Vancouver City Police and Parking Enforcement patrol school zones on a regular basis and have responded to School Board concerns with a "no-tolerance" policy towards motorists loading or discharging children in an unsafe manner. Please PARK SMART and keep our streets safe.
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