LARGS Academy has launching a new campaign in to address the 'dangerous' road issues around the school.

Since the campus opened last year parents have raged at the reckless driving and parking at peak times.

The latest complaints came just before the summer break, when manic footage emerged online of a lollipop woman dashing between moving cars to ensure children could cross the road safely.

The council's latest bid to tackle the problem is the introduction of a 'Parking Pledge', aimed at making it safer for children to get in and out of the gates.

Parents had previously launched petitions call for the council to install more suitable crossings and extra signage encouraging motorists to slow down.

Police were also drafted in to monitor the standard of driving in the area and educate people about appropriate areas to park.

This new initiative calls on parents and carers to sign the pledge to reduce congestion around the school gates and ‘keep clear’ markings.

It also encourages parents to consider walking, cycling or riding a scooter as alternative options to get to the campus.

The campaign also asks parents to agree to 'park sensibly' and never within 10 metres of a junction or on double yellow lines.

It will also mean parents agreeing to keep within the 20mph speed limit and respecting residents' rights by not parking in designated bays or on pavements.

Councillor Jim Montgomerie, Cabinet Member for Place, said: “The Parking Pledge reminds parents and carers of their responsibility to ensure the safety of pupils by asking them to park in a safe and responsible manner in the vicinity of our schools.

“It also encourages the use of more active travel methods such as cycling, walking and riding a scooter which are not only more healthy alternatives to driving, but they also make the journey to and from school more fun.”

The council have previously tried to tackle the problem through a range of tactics.

Last year two new school crossing patrol signs were erected on either side of the Glenacre Drive junction with Alexander Avenue.

There was also a staggered pedestrian border installed at the eastern end of Surrey Glen in Alexander Avenue and on the campus side of the Toucan crossing to prevent cyclists riding directly in front of oncoming traffic.

Bollards were also installed and school keep clear lines on the road were repainted at the Glenacre Drive junction.

Whilst the council have been trying to tackle the issue, they hope that the new initiative will encourage parents to play a more active role in making the streets around the school safer.