Police crack down on irresponsible drivers
POLICE have a stern warning for motorists who park illegally: You will get a ticket.
Officers in Stamford will be cracking down on irresponsible drivers over the next few weeks after receiving complaints from traders and residents.
They will target people who park on double or single yellow lines, cause obstructions at junctions or leave their cars blocking pavements.
The move comes in the week that South Kesteven district councillors approved a 25 per cent increase in car parking charges, prompting fears that more drivers will now leave their cars in town centre streets and residential areas.
Insp Gary Stewart, who heads policing in Stamford, Bourne and the Deepings, said his team issued 30 tickets this week.
He said: "If you are parking illegally you will be ticketed
"Illegal parking is a very real concern for the people of Stamford who have indicated this by adopting it as a priority for the neighbourhood policing team."
Police community support officer David Vines and other members of Stamford Neighbourhood Beat team will be patrolling on random days.
Areas they will be targetting include St Paul's Street, Crown Street, All Saints' Place, St Mary's Street, Red Lion Square and Drift Road.
The team will also be clamping down on motorists who block Broad Street on Fridays, market day.
Officer Vines said: "Some people need educating about what a double and single yellow line means, as well as the offence of obstructing junctions."
Fixed penalty notices mean a fine of 30 if paid within 28 days, 75 thereafter.
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