Officers have selfish parkers in their sights
Cars lifted by cops
Cops are clamping down on selfish motorists who drive residents mad by parking on pavements.
Five cars were uplifted by cops in East Kilbride last week in a bid to curb the number of vehicles blocking pedestrian access.
The drivers of the vehicles had parked on pathways in Philipshill Road and were each issued with a £50 fixed penalty notice.
However, they could pay up to £300 in recovery fee charges.
East Kilbride police have issued a warning to other motorists after dealing with increasing numbers of parking complaints.
Inspector Aidan Higgins said: “Lanarkshire police had received numerous complaints regarding parking issues at Phillipshill Road.
“Car parking is an issue for many residents of East Kilbride and other surrounding areas and police deal with each complaint on an individual basis. On many occasions advice and guidance is given in order to resolve parking issues but in some occasions for those who choose to ignore the advice and breach parking regulations may find that further action will be taken.”
Parking on the pavement is a bugbear of both pedestrians and motorists.
The growing problem of negotiating pavements obstructed by vehicles for the disabled, sight impaired and mums with buggies has forced action to be taken.
However, despite several campaigns trying to ban the dangerous practice, pavement parking is not illegal across the UK.
Pedestrians in East Kilbride have previously voiced their support for a ban.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “If you live, work or visit East Kilbride please ensure your car is parked legally and is not causing any obstruction.
“If not it may not be there when you return – and it will hit you in the pocket.”