Drivers caught out blocking pavements given warnings

PARKING WARDENS have caught out dozens of drivers blocking pedestrian crossings with “inconsiderate” parking.

For the past month, East Riding Council officers have given out warning notices – instead of fixed penalty notices – to motorists parked across dropped kerbs.

During this period, a total of 51 warning notices were issued by civil enforcement officers, with many more drivers being spoken to about the initiative.

Parking wardens in East Yorkshire returned to issuing tickets yesterday after the fourweek campaign, which aimed to raise awareness of the growing number of parked cars causing obstructions. Blocking crossings can cause serious problems for wheelchair-users, mobility scooter riders, parents with prams and pushchairs, people with sight problems and elderly pedestrians needing to cross the road.

Paul Tripp, head of streetscene services at East Riding Council, said: “Our officers have spoken to many drivers to explain about the campaign and they have all responded in a positive manner when asked to move on, and that has been much appreciated.

“We’ve also had numerous requests for help from residents asking us to monitor certain streets and areas outside schools where parking on crossings is an issue. So our campaign has definitely raised awareness of the problem, but we will continue to encourage drivers to be more considerate when they park.”