In what location is it forbidden to park?

Parking near a school entrance is forbidden primarily to ensure the safety of children who are arriving at or leaving from school. This area is typically a high-traffic zone during school hours, and having vehicles parked nearby can obstruct visibility for both pedestrians and drivers. It increases the risk of accidents as children may dart out from between parked cars, making it difficult for drivers to see them. By prohibiting parking in these critical spaces, laws are designed to reduce potential hazards, ensuring a safer environment for students.

While parking in front of shopping centers, close to post offices, or at the end of residential streets may have their restrictions, they generally do not carry the same immediate safety concerns pertaining to child pedestrians as school entrances do. Therefore, the rule against parking near school entrances serves a crucial public safety function.