Medway to roll out more camera-enforced School Streets

Medway Council is launching five School Streets covering eight schools, which will be enforced using static cameras. In addition to these sites, three other schemes remain under consideration while a fourth will be implemented once additional  highway improvements are completed.

The new schemes will add to the seven School Streets which began operation in Medway in 2024. School Streets were introduced in Medway after the council secured £486,000 from the government’s Active Travel Fund.

The council took the decision to introduce camera enforcement at the schools from the outset.

Cllr Alex Paterson, Medway Council’s Portfolio Holder for Community Safety, Highways and Enforcement, said: “I expect all motorists, and particularly those driving near schools, to pay attention to road signs and hazards, however, we do accept that new restrictions like School Streets can take a bit of getting used to. That’s why for an initial  six-month period first time offences will receive a Warning Notice. However, any subsequent breaches, or any which take place after the introductory period is over will result in a Penalty Charge Notice.”