Wolverhampton City Council has stepped up enforcement against drivers ignoring school keep clear zones, with mobile camera vehicles issuing more than 1,200 penalty charge notices since 2025.
The council's Mobile Enforcement Vehicles (MEV) are equipped with automatic technology that captures evidence of parking violations around schools. Two upgraded vehicles are now in operation, patrolling during school run times alongside foot patrol enforcement officers.
How the enforcement works
The camera vehicles record video footage of potential parking violations. An independent officer reviews each incident, and if a breach is confirmed, a penalty charge notice is issued by post within 28 days, along with photographic evidence.
All income from penalty charge notices can only be used for specified transport-related purposes.
Wider school safety measures
The enforcement work supports Safer Routes to School measures across Wolverhampton, including new zebra crossings, speed bumps, improved signage and school keep clear zones.
Councillor Bhupinder Gakhal, City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for City Transport, said: "There can be no compromise when it comes to children's safety and our enforcement vehicles and foot patrols are helping us tackle motorists who continue to flout waiting restrictions around schools."
The council encourages drivers to be considerate when dropping off or collecting children and to avoid creating danger for others crossing nearby.
Reporting and appeals
Incidents involving serious threats or aggressive behaviour towards enforcement officers are treated seriously and will be formally reported. Residents can report problem parking in school zones and at bus stops, or appeal notices, via Contact Parking Services.
