# UK school street traffic safety initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-school-street-traffic-safety-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-03T04:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Local councils in the United Kingdom are exploring and implementing ‘school streets’ initiatives to improve road safety, reduce air pollution, and encourage active travel such as walking and cycling.

Wiltshire Council has launched a pilot program involving four volunteer schools, utilizing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to enforce vehicle restrictions during school drop-off and pick-up times. The program operates under Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders for an 18-month assessment period, providing exemptions for emergency services, residents, and specific medical needs.

Similarly, Cambridgeshire County Council is evaluating the use of ANPR cameras to enforce school street regulations and turning restrictions. While officials acknowledge the role of community volunteers, discussions have emerged regarding the necessity of camera enforcement in areas where volunteers may face harassment.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Cambridgeshire County Council considers camera enforcement for school streets

Cambridgeshire County Council is considering using ANPR cameras to enforce school street traffic restrictions to reduce pollution and encourage active travel.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cambridgeshire-county-council-considers-camera-enforcement-for-school-streets

### 2026-08-10: Wiltshire Council launches school street safety pilot

Wiltshire Council is launching a ‘School Streets’ pilot on September 4, using ANPR cameras to restrict vehicle access near four primary schools during pick-up and drop-off times to improve child safety.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wiltshire-council-launches-school-street-safety-pilot

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Cite as: UK school street traffic safety initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uk-school-street-traffic-safety-initiatives