News Parking problem area to be tackled
Police in Howden are getting tough with motorists causing a danger at the town's railway station.
Cars parked at the entrance to the car park and next to the phone box are becoming a regular problem and police are reminding station users of the highway code.
Pc Tony Kershaw, of Howden's local policing team, said: "There are problems with parking at this location on some days.
"The car park does not have the capacity for all rail users to park safely in the car park.
"Also, there are rail users who park illegally and inconsiderately even where there are spaces in the car park.
"It is a driver's responsibility to park his or her vehicle legally and safely - not abandon it at the first opportunity." The police would like to stress that the tarmac area outside the car park entrance is part of the footpath which runs alongside the B1228.
Parking next to the phone box blocks the footpath and means pedestrians have to walk onto the road, which has a speed limit of 40 mph. Parking in the entrance of the car park also restricts the view for drivers entering and leaving, creating a further danger.
Pc Kershaw told the Goole Times that drivers parking on the footpath would be punished by way of a parking ticket, which can be issued by PCSOs.
"This stretch of road, on both sides of the railway, has a double white line system in force. Vehicles must NOT stop or park except to pick up or set down passengers - see Highway Code rule 215, page 55," he said.
"This rule also applies to locations where there is a double white line system, which can be solid white lines or a solid white line and a broken white line."
Motorists committing this offence can be given three points and a £60 fine or be summoned to court, both of which increase the cost of motor insurance.
One motorist who contested a parking ticket received for blocking the footpath at the station was found guilty in court.
Pc Kershaw's advice is: "If you are in doubt about parking, please read your highway code."
Published on 16th August 2007 in News.
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