Cheshire Police - Keeping you informed......14 October 2026 (by officemarton) |
Cheshire Police would like remind residents of the rules around parking vehicles.
Examples of Illegal Parking:
• Double Yellow Lines: Parking or waiting is prohibited at any time.
• Single Yellow Lines: Parking, loading, and unloading are prohibited during the times shown on the accompanying sign.
• Yellow Zig-Zag Lines: Stopping or waiting is strictly prohibited.
• Pedestrian Crossings: Parking is not allowed on a pedestrian crossing, including the area marked by zig-zag lines.
• Blue Badge Holder Spaces: Parking without a valid Blue Badge.
It is an offence to:
- Park within 10 metres of a junction.
- Park on the pavement or a dropped curb and fail to leave room for a wheelchair or double buggy to pass
- Park on the road and fail to leave room for another vehicle to pass.
- Double park - this makes if very difficult for emergency service vehicles to get through if they need to.
Consequences of Illegal Parking:
• Fines: Illegal parking can result in fines, ranging from £80 upwards.
• Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN): A fine issued directly to the driver.
• Court Appearance: In some cases, illegal parking can lead to a court appearance.
• Towing: Vehicles parked illegally may be towed away.
• Penalty Points: In some cases, illegal parking can result in penalty points being added to your driving license.
Please note that officers will be monitoring the parking and fines will be issued to any vehicles continuing to park illegally.
Kind regards,