Road Safety (Schools) Bill

A Bill to make provision about road safety measures near schools; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Jenny Riddell-CarpenterLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

5 May 2026

In Plain English

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The Road Safety (Schools) Bill would require local authorities to introduce road safety measures around schools to protect children on their way to and from school. It aims to improve safety through measures such as safer crossings and clearer traffic management near school entrances, along with related provisions. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and was introduced by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter.

Key Points

Creates duties for local authorities to plan, implement and monitor road safety measures near schools.
Sets out that measures around school zones may include safer crossings and improved traffic management.
Requires engagement with schools, parents and local communities to identify needs and preferences.
Links road safety near schools to wider education and transport policy.
Is at the second reading stage in the Commons and forms part of a cross-cutting policy area of education and transport.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. Its first reading took place on 12 November 2025.

Who is affected?

Schoolchildren and their families (pupils and carers)Pupils, teachers and school staffLocal authorities and schoolsDrivers, cyclists and pedestrians in areas around schoolsLocal communities and neighbourhoods affected by school trafficTransport planners and road safety professionals

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

12 Nov 2025

2nd readingCommons

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Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Road Safety (Schools) Bill

13 Nov 2025

The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.

This Bill will therefore make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.