Police in Cuddington are clamping down on drivers who obstruct pavements when they park their cars.
Officers from the Weaver and Cuddington police team were out in force over the weekend, issuing fixed penalty notices to drivers who had created ‘unnecessary obstructions' to pedestrians with their vehicles.
Badly parked cars can pose a danger to blind and partially sighted people, wheelchair and mobility scooter users, prams and buggies, and those who are unsteady on their feet.
There have been reports that in some parts of Northwich, the problem is so serious that vulnerable pedestrians are having to walk on the carriageways of busy roads.
At the weekend, Weaver and Cuddington Police posted on Facebook: “Three fixed penalty notices issued on Norley Road for causing unnecessary obstructions to pedestrians on the public footpath.
“Please consider pedestrians when parking. Always park more than 10 metres from a junction."
On Sunday, officers posted: “Parking patrol conducted on Walnut Avenue this morning.
“Further patrols to be made regarding footpath obstructions to pedestrian access. Fixed penalty notices will be issued for unnecessary obstruction offences.”
The crackdown comes soon after Northwich town councillor, Lee Siddall, launched his ‘Keep It Clear' campaign which aims to raise awareness of the dangers caused by inconsiderate obstructions of pavements and footpaths in his Winnington and Castle ward.
Speaking about the campaign, Cllr Siddall said: “I’ve had several residents bring the problem to my attention.
“Some find it difficult to navigate the roads, especially on bin collection day when people put their bins out too early or leave them out too late.
“Also there have been issues with people parking inconsiderately on the pavement, and branches that overhang the footpath.
“As well as being a trip hazard if not seen, they can force people to walk in the road, which brings obvious dangers.”
“It’s not a problem on all road, but it is enough of an issue to need some intervention.
“It’s about raising awareness, so people are mindful of the needs of everyone in the community.
“We need everyone to be able to go about their daily routine and not be impeded.”
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