Obstruction of the highway

Dear All,

We are receiving numerous complaints in relation to people coning off the road outside their address to prevent anyone parking outside their property. Can we remind you that this an offence of obstructing the Highway. The definition below.

“On any public road, placing cones, bins, chairs, or any other object to reserve a parking space counts as obstructing the highway, which is an offence under Section 137 of the Highways Act 1980”

If we continue to to receive such complaints then enforcement will be used.

Regards

PC's 1634 Roberts & 1569 Cooper