Blitz on illegal town centre parking hits 220 motorists
Monday, 13th June 2011.
In the first six days of the police crackdown on illegal parking in Haverhill town centre, over 220 motorists have been issued with warning notices.
The issue was highlighted at a public meeting of Haverhill Safer Neighbourhood Team last week and taken on as a priority by police the following day.
The first phase is one of 'education', during which motorists are issued with warning notices alerting them to the fact that they are parked illegally.
The first six days saw 228 tickets issued and the details are recorded for future reference when the next phase - enforcement - begins.
Police need all the yellow lines and signage to be correct before they move on to the enforcement phase.
"We are conscious the action comes from issues raised by the community at a public meeting," said PC Mike Potter, "but it is also the members of the community who are doing the parking.
"So we want to carry out education to prevent it as much as possible to begin with.
"There have been flashpopints with some individuals, and some have come to our attention more than others."
Police have been patrolling the area at all times of day, but so far there has been no noticeable decrease in the number of offenders.
"Times cover varying points throughout the day, and patrols have to reflect that," said PC Richard Oldroyd.
The police are also hoping to involve the other agencies in the SNT, such as councils, to back up the action, which came as a result of intense irritation displayed at the public meeting.
The issue was highlighted at a public meeting of Haverhill Safer Neighbourhood Team last week and taken on as a priority by police the following day.
The first phase is one of 'education', during which motorists are issued with warning notices alerting them to the fact that they are parked illegally.
The first six days saw 228 tickets issued and the details are recorded for future reference when the next phase - enforcement - begins.
Police need all the yellow lines and signage to be correct before they move on to the enforcement phase.
"We are conscious the action comes from issues raised by the community at a public meeting," said PC Mike Potter, "but it is also the members of the community who are doing the parking.
"So we want to carry out education to prevent it as much as possible to begin with.
"There have been flashpopints with some individuals, and some have come to our attention more than others."
Police have been patrolling the area at all times of day, but so far there has been no noticeable decrease in the number of offenders.
"Times cover varying points throughout the day, and patrols have to reflect that," said PC Richard Oldroyd.
The police are also hoping to involve the other agencies in the SNT, such as councils, to back up the action, which came as a result of intense irritation displayed at the public meeting.
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