Walking and cycling
School Streets
School Streets is a legal traffic order that bans most vehicles from driving in streets around schools during specified times when children are arriving and leaving school to increase road safety.
The scheme will:
- Reduce traffic volume and congestion.
- Reduce inconsiderate parking blocking driveways, crossings and pavements, and reduce dangerous manoeuvres from vehicles turning around.
- Encourage people to become more active.
Schools with school streets
| Primary School | Town | Restricted times | Affected Streets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasswade | Bonnyrigg | Mon-Thurs: 08:15 - 09:00; 15.10-15:55 Friday: 08:15 - 09:00; 12:10-12:55 |
Pendreich Avenue, Pendreich Drive, Pendreich Terrace |
| St Mary’s | Bonnyrigg | Mon-Thurs: 08:15 - 09:00; 14:45 - 15:55 Friday: 08:15 - 09:00; 11:45 - 12:55 |
Chester Court |
| King’s Park | Dalkeith | Mon-Thurs: 08:15 - 09:00; 15:10 - 15:50 Friday: 08:15 - 09:00; 12:10 - 12:50 |
Croft Street |
| Mayfield/St Luke’s | Mayfield | Mon-Thurs: 08:15 - 09:00; 15:10 - 15:55 Friday: 08:15 - 09:00; 12:10 - 12:55 |
Beechgrove Road |
| Strathesk | Penicuik | Mon-Thurs: 08:15 - 09:00; 15:10 - 15:55 Friday: 08:15 - 09:00; 12:10 - 12:55 |
Eastfield Park Road |
Enforcement
The scheme is legally enforceable by Police Scotland who can issue a Penalty Charge Notice to the registered keeper of a vehicle in breach of the restrictions.
Exemptions and permits
Most vehicles will be prohibited from driving on these roads during term times during the times displayed above.
You can apply for a permit for:
- Vehicles of residents who live in the restricted area.
- Official registered carers.
- Vehicles displaying a Blue Badge (permit not required as long as Blue Badge is displayed).
- Vehicles (taxi/bus) under contract to Midlothian Council to take children to or from school.
- Vehicles of utilities staff needing urgent access to their plant, and tradespeople such as gasfitters or plumbers needing access to properties in an emergency.
- Emergency services.
You must display your permit at all times and proceed through the restricted areas with caution and to park with consideration keeping driveways, crossings, pavement, junctions clear.
To apply for a permit email parking@midlothian.gov.uk.