Parents have been accused of turning roads around schools into bottlenecks as they compete for spaces near the entrances at pick-up times.
The frenzy has seen some parents arrive outside the gates as early as 2pm when schools finish at 3pm, often parking on double yellow lines.
The issue has become so bad in some parts of the county that a South Norfolk councillor wants to introduce a targeted enforcement scheme in the district.
Gary Blundell, independent councillor for Costessey, has put forward a motion to South Norfolk Council to consider whether such a project would be feasible.
Should it come to fruition, the initial pilot would be enforced in Costessey, Wymondham, Diss and Hethersett.
Mr Blundell said: “What is the point in having double yellow lines if there is no one enforcing them?
“If it means they have to park an extra 10 feet down the road I do not see that being an issue.”
His motion adds: “This is not about targeting parents or issuing tickets for the sake of it.
“The concern is the small number of motorists who repeatedly park where restrictions are in place, including on double yellow lines and other restricted areas around schools.”
Mr Blundell says installing double yellow lines can cost as much as £10,000, but believes parents can get away with parking on them as there is little enforcement carried out.
He added that locals are “always contacting” him about parking outside of schools.
The issue has become so bad in other parts of Norfolk that parking wardens have been equipped with cameras to try and tackle “aggression” from parents.
A report from Norwich City Council in March revealed officers are facing increased confrontation, as well as “verbal challenges” from parents while trying to patrol school areas.
Officials say at times the threatening behaviour has made enforcement “difficult and unsafe.”
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