School Street scheme

School Street vehicle exemptions

People walking, scooting, using wheelchairs, mobility scooters and cycles (including adapted cycles) are not restricted and can continue to use the road. All other motor vehicles are restricted during the operating times except:

The following which will be automatically exempt (allowed) and will not require to apply for a permit:

  • emergency vehicles
  • Council bin crews
  • road maintenance vehicles
  • Royal Mail postal vehicles
  • utility company vehicles
  • Taxis (Hackney carriages only)
  • local bus services
  • school buses and coaches

In addition to vehicles automatically exempted from the restriction resident and visitor exemption permits can be applied for which when granted, permit the holder to drive a motor vehicle into the restriction when in force.

View a print version

Traffic Management Team

Address: PO Box 15
Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR