YELLOW lines to make the roads safer outside Copplestone Primary School have been put in place thanks to the efforts of Copplestone Parish Council.

Working with the school, the council worked closely with Devon County Council and now children, staff and parents are happy with the results.

Stuart Penny, chairman, Copplestone Parish Council, said: “The parish council was very aware of the dangers caused by vehicles being parked opposite the school during peak times.

“Children were being forced to cross the road between parked cars, large agricultural vehicles and heavy goods vehicles struggling to pass parked cars and then having to mount footpaths to make their turn, putting yet more children at risk.

“The whole situation was a serious accident waiting to happen and Copplestone Parish Council takes road safety seriously.

“We are delighted that we were able to play a part in assisting Copplestone Primary School with their long-standing campaign to get double yellow lines placed outside the school, and already there is a huge improvement in the parking situation.

“Also Civil Parking Enforcement Officers have been asked to visit during peak times to ensure good parking practice is maintained.”

Mrs Alison Mackey, Head of School, thanked the council for all it had done to achieve the yellow lines.

“It really has made it safer for the children and the whole community,” she explained.