More than 300 parking penalties issued across Cornwall on one day
The council is urging drivers to act responsibly and 'think before they park', ahead of a busy summer and events like the G7 Summit
Last updated 4th Jun 2021
It has been revealed that over 300 parking penalties were issued across Cornwall on Bank Holiday Monday alone.
Drivers are being urged to 'think before they park' and about the impact on residents and emergency services.
Cornwall Council is warning that the busy summer and events like G7 will put extra pressure on the Duchy's roads and car parks.
Officials say 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.
The council says where there are no restrictions in place, drivers should park considerately and make sure they are not causing an obstruction to traffic, especially to large vehicles like buses, fire engines and ambulances.
It added that extra parking restrictions will be in place in some areas during the G7 Summit and 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".
Councillor Philip Desmonde
The Council does not have powers to intervene where vehicles are causing an obstruction to the public highway; this rests with the police, who can issue Fixed Penalty Notices or remove vehicles where necessary.
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.
"If car parks are full, please be considerate when parking vehicles on the road. It's vital that the roads are kept clear to allow access for emergency vehicles.
"Please think before you park".
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service