POLICE are warning parents to adhere to parking restrictions after a near miss outside a Knutsford school.

Officers say an accident almost happened this morning, Tuesday, at Bexton Primary School.

Parents are being reminded not to park illegally when they take children to and from school.

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Knutsford Guardian: Police warn parents not to park on zigzag lines outside schoolsPolice warn parents not to park on zigzag lines outside schools (Image: Cheshire Police)

A spokesman for Knutsford Police said: “There was a near miss incident this morning when a parent stopped their vehicle on zigzags while dropping off their child outside Bexton on Bexton Road in Knutsford.

Knutsford Guardian: Police warn parents to take care and not park illegally when taking their children to and from schoolPolice warn parents to take care and not park illegally when taking their children to and from school (Image: Cheshire Police)

“Hence, we ask parents to respect the signs and park somewhere else, then walk to the school safely to avoid any unnecessary accidents.

Knutsford Guardian: Parents are being warned not to park on zigzag lines after a near miss outside Bexton Primary SchoolParents are being warned not to park on zigzag lines after a near miss outside Bexton Primary School (Image: Cheshire Police)

“Let’s keep everyone safe.”