CCTV will be used to crack down on dangerous drivers who park on the yellow zig-zag markings outside schools.

It is part of Ealing Council’s response to safety concerns from parents, residents and head teachers.

Yellow markings outside schools provide a clear space for children to cross safely where they can see traffic and traffic can see them.

No parking, waiting or loading is permitted during the enforceable hours, but some motorists put children in danger by stopping on them.

The increased enforcement starts on June 1 and the council will be deploying mobile CCTV cars to catch drivers.

Those caught on the yellow ‘SCHOOL-KEEP-CLEAR’ zig-zag markings within the controlled hours will be issued with a penalty charge notice of £110, reduced to £55 if paid within 21 days.

Motorists are permitted to park in a resident’s parking space for up to 10 minutes while dropping off or collecting children. The borough will also be working with schools to encourage parents and drivers to take the Parking Pledge.

They will be asked to help keep children safe by promising to park away from the school and, instead, take a short walk to the school gates.

Councillor Bassam Mahfouz, cabinet member for transport, said: "There is never a good excuse to park on zig-zags or yellow lines.

“I make no apologies for issuing tickets to these selfish school-run drivers.

“Our mobile CCTV camera cars can patrol multiple schools and we will be targeting those with the biggest number of problem drivers.”