LLANELLI – PUBLIC ANGER OVER HANDCRAFTED PARKING NOTICES!

PUBLIC ANGER OVER HANDCRAFTED PARKING NOTICES!

Issues have been raised earlier today (December 18) regarding parking in a Llanelli Street. A post on the social media outlet Facebook this morning had a member of the general public question whether there were parking restrictions situated in Derwent Street, this was as a result of several cars reportedly receiving laminated notes on their windscreen, requesting that they park elsewhere. Many people took to the post to air their views.

One person commented that they had dirty looks when they park and that some like to claim a spot outside their own home. Also it was stated that the notes are posted at night time and that it’s happened to a few cars.

Another added that someone probably had way too much time on their hands with regards to production of the notes.

Suggestions were made to have a camera fitted inside the car as placing items could be considered as criminal damage and that nobody had the right to touch another person’s vehicle.

The laminated slip of paper placed on a car stated;

“As a non resident of Derwent Street, we would appreciate if you found somewhere else to park your vehicle as many residents of the street have children or are disabled.”

This was followed by:

“Thank you in advance for your courtesy.”

The West Wales Chronicle visited Derwent Street today and spoke to a few local residents.

One stated:

“I’ve been a resident for many years and was aware of notes circulating years ago. I’ve not been aware of any laminated notes recently though. The street is quiet today but there have been issues with regards to parking in the past and even currently depending on the time of day.”

Another local resident commented:

“Neighbouring streets do tend to park here and I’ve even seen a vehicle in the lanes blocking it for long periods of time. I’ll be keeping an eye out for the notes, there are no lines on the road or road signs indicating restrictions as you can see.

“As far as I’m concerned, even though it’s more convenient to park your vehicle outside your own property, if you’re taxed and insured then nobody should really be claiming spaces for themselves anyway in a residential area.”

The individual who received the note told us:

“I’ve moved to Pembrey Road and I can’t park anywhere near my home as I’m opposite a school. I’ve only been here a month and I’ve been getting these tickets on a daily basis, this is despite there being 10+ parking spaces.

“Other cars have also had them. I would fully understand if I was actually restricting access or parking across dropped kerbs but I’m not. It’s baffling because there are so many empty spaces in Derwent Street. It’s the safest place for me to park with my children including one child with mobility issues. I never expected this when I moved and it’s a total dampner at our first home.”

Rule 242: Road Obstruction

The Highway Code parking rules also state you MUST NOT leave your vehicle (or a trailer) in a position where it may cause a danger or an unnecessary road obstruction.

RAC states:

The law states that a registered vehicle being kept or used on public roads must be both taxed and insured. You don’t need to tax your car if you’re not driving or parking it on a public highway. It is perfectly legal to park outside someone’s house, unless the vehicle is blocking a driveway or a wheel is over a dropped kerb.

Has anyone else had issues in this area? Please feel free to comment or contact directly:

editor@westwaleschronicle.co.uk