In a series of Facebook posts, the Leeds South Neighborhood Policing Team slammed inconsiderate drivers for causing an obstruction by parking over pavements or junctions. They urged drivers to 'be mindful' when parking so as not to block the road for wheelchair users or pushchairs. Police shared these six pictures of how NOT to park:
1. East Ardsley Reservoir
Officers are patrolling the reservoir daily and have issued a number of tickets to cars causing an obstruction. This car was spotted and given a ticket on Wednesday, May 27. Photo: WYP
2. Haigh Moor Road, Tingley
Officers spotted this Fiat blocking the pavement on Thursday, May 28. The driver was issued with a ticket for causing an obstruction. Photo: WYP
3. Haigh Moor Road, Tingley
This van was issued with a non-endorsable ticket on Wednesday, May 27. South Leeds police urged people to report any vehicles causing obstructions by calling 101. Photo: WYP
4. Ardsley Reservoir, Tingley
Two drivers were given fixed penalty notices at Ardsley Reservoir on Friday for causing an obstruction to pedestrians and to residents' driveways. Police are continuing to monitor this location. Photo: WYP
5. Ardsley Reservoir, Tingley
Leeds South police said: "We appreciate that the car park is currently closed and with the relaxing of the Covid lockdown guidelines we are seeing an increase of visitors to this particular location... Photo: WYP
6. Ardsley Reservoir, Tingley
"Please take this as your warning! If we catch any vehicles blocking the pavement preventing pedestrians from passing especially pushchairs and wheelchairs then you will be receiving a ticket for this offence" Photo: WYP