School Streets: Driving restrictions around schools
A School Street is a road outside a school where traffic restrictions are in place for a short time at the start and end of the school day.
During restricted times, most motor vehicles cannot enter a School Street unless they have an exemption.
A School Street may cover part of a road, a whole road, or several roads around a school.
Benefits of the scheme
School Streets can help:
- make it safer for children travelling to and from school
- reduce traffic outside schools
- improve air quality
- encourage walking, wheeling, cycling and kick-scooting
- create a better environment for children, parents and residents
Driving in a School Street
During restricted times, you must not drive into a School Street unless your vehicle is exempt.
Examples of vehicles that may qualify for exemptions are set out in the relevant traffic regulation order (TRO) for each scheme.
If you live in a School Street zone
If you live in a School Street zone, you can still drive to your property during restricted times if you have a permit. They're free of charge, and you can apply online:
| School name | Location description | Prohibition times |
|---|---|---|
| Brownhills West Primary | Shannon Drive (school side from the main Shannon Drive junction) | 8.15 to 9.15am |
| 3 to 4pm | ||
| Manor Primary | Briar Avenue (school side from Hawthorn Road junction) | 8.15 to 9am |
| 2.45 to 3.30pm | ||
| Pool Hayes Primary | Bridgnorth Grove | 8.30 to 9.15am |
| 2.45 to 3.30pm | ||
| Whetstone Field Primary | Beaufort Way | 8.15 to 9.15am |
| 2:30 to 3.30pm | ||
| Palfrey Junior School | Dale Street (between Cobden Street and Sun Street) | 8.15 to 9.15am |
| 2:30 to 3.30pm | ||
| Holy Trinity Primary | Clayhanger Church Street (from Bridge Street / Clayhanger Lane to High Street) | 8.30 to 9.15am |
| 2.45 to 3.30pm | ||
| Lodge Farm Primary | Pineneedle Croft | 8.30 to 9.15am |
| 2.45 to 3.30pm | ||
| Pinfold Street Primary | Pinfold Street Extension (school side from Wolverhampton Street junction) | 8 to 9am |
| 2.45 to 3.45pm | ||
| Old Church Primary | Alma Street and School Street | 8.15 to 9am |
| 2.45 to 3.30pm | ||
| County Bridge Primary | Anson Road and Hopyard Road (from Anson Road to King Charles Avenue) | 8.30 to 9.15am |
| 2.45 to 3.30pm |
How we enforce the restrictions
We use cameras to check that drivers follow School Street restrictions.
If a vehicle enters a School Street during restricted times without permission, the registered keeper may receive a penalty charge notice (PCN).
Cameras and your privacy
We only use the cameras to enforce School Street restrictions. We do not use them for crime prevention or general surveillance.
The cameras have privacy filters that hide views of schools and nearby homes. They only record the part of the road needed for enforcement.
Future School Street schemes
We have 10 School Streets across Walsall.
We plan to trial three more from Autumn 2026. We'll ask for feedback as part of a public consultation.
You can find updates and consultation information on our consultation and engagement hub.
What to do if you’ve received a penalty charge notice (PCN)
If you’ve received a PCN, you can:
- pay your PCN
- challenge a PCN if you believe it was issued incorrectly
The current charge and discount period are shown on your notice.
You can challenge your PCN if you believe you should not have received it. If you've been caught on camera we will review the footage and any other evidence, and make a decision on a case-by-case basis.
