Hundreds of parking fines dished out at beauty spots

THE influx of visitors to Cornwall over the Bank Holiday weekend saw over 300 penalty charge notices issued to drivers parking illegally in just a single day, Cornwall Council has revealed.

The council is urging all motorists to act responsibly and respectfully when deciding how and where they park and to consider the impact on residents and the emergency services.

The bank holiday weekend was an early sign of how busy Cornwall is expected to get this summer, putting extra pressure on local roads and car parks.

CORNWALL Council has revealed that over 300 penalty charge notices were issued to drivers parking illegally on Bank Holiday Monday.

The council is urging all motorists to act responsibly and respectfully when deciding how and where they are parking and the impact on residents and the emergency services.

The bank holiday weekend was an early sign of how busy Cornwall is expected to get this summer, putting extra pressure on local roads and car parks.

A council spokesperson said: “Inconsiderate parking causes frustration for residents and visitors and can have a major impact on how quickly our blue light services are able to reach those in need of help.

“Drivers are urged to only park in designated areas, such as car parks. If car parks are full, you can only park on roads where there are no parking restrictions in place.”

On Bank Holiday Monday alone the council’s civil enforcement officers issued more than 300 penalty charge notices. During the G7 Summit in a few days’ time there will be extra parking restrictions in place in some areas, which are being publicised locally and online, and the council says it is vital that these are adhered to.

Cornwall Council cabinet portfolio holder for transport Philip Desmonde said: “If car parks are full, please act responsibly and consider going somewhere else.

“There is only so much room for vehicles at many locations and it’s not possible to provide more parking. If there are parking restrictions such as yellow lines, they will be enforced. If there aren’t any formal parking restrictions in place, you should still think about the impact of where you are parked on the local community and on the ability of larger vehicles and our emergency services to get through. Please be considerate and respectful.”

A spokesperson for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said: “Motorists that are not considering if an emergency vehicle can get past are putting lives at risk by blocking off roads.

“Please think before you park.”