LUCKNOW, Jan. 8 -- In a bid to ease traffic congestion and improve safety around school zones, Lucknow police have directed managements to ensure that vehicles belonging to parents and staff are parked only within campus premises during opening and dispersal hours.

The directive was issued during a meeting chaired by joint commissioner of police (law and order) Bablu Kumar on Wednesday. The meeting was held in compliance with an order of the Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court in a public interest litigation (PIL) concerning traffic management near educational institutions.

Police officials said roadside parking by parents during pick-up and drop-off hours has emerged as one of the biggest causes of congestion and risk to students. Th...