Petition · Department for Transport
Introduce Mandatory Flashing Amber Lights on Time-Restricted School Roads
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17 signatures
What the petition asks
Require all roads with time-limited school access restrictions to install flashing amber warning lights that activate during restricted hours. Introduce national standards and provide funding guidance to local authorities to ensure consistent, highly visible signage across the country.
Department for Transport data shows thousands of children are injured on UK roads each year, many near schools. Over half of primary school children walk to school, increasing their exposure to traffic. Current static signs for timed restrictions are often missed, leading to accidental breaches and unsafe conditions. Flashing amber lights would clearly signal when restrictions are active, improving driver compliance and helping protect children during drop-off and pick-up times.
Timeline
| 17 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
17 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.