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Parking Around the Village

22nd of September, 2022

Please can we ask everyone to be considerate when parking their vehicles and remember -

Dropped kerbs- a section of pavement that’s lowered to provide easier access for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and those with Prams. Parking against a dropped kerb carries a penalty charge notice 

Parking close to a junction- as a guide the Highway code states 10 metres from a junction and not to park opposite -please take into account larger vehicles such as delivery vans and lorries, access for Emergency vehicles and vehicles pulling trailers.

Overhang into a road-Do not park vehicles where they overhang into the road.

You can report a parking problem to Lancashire County Council via the following link https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-travel/parking/report-a-parking-problem/

Before you report a parking problem to LCC please take into account that they cannot issue a penalty notice if:

  • There isn't a parking restriction.
  • A vehicle parked on a yellow line is loading/unloading or picking up/dropping off passengers.
  • A disabled motorist has parked on a yellow line (single or double) for three hours or less.

If a vehicle is causing an obstruction where no parking restrictions exist, you could contact the police as they can issue penalties in these circumstances.