Crackdown on selfish parking in Swindon neighbourhood

By Barrie Hudson - 30 April 2024

CommunityCrime

Swindon Police joined forces with the Swindon Borough Council Parking Enforcement team for an operation in Broadgreen.

It followed ongoing complaints by residents of obstructed highways and unsafe parking.
A force spokesperson said: "This is one of our regular operations with our partners in parking enforcement."
One vehicle was impounded after previous warnings about obstructing the highway, while 10 warnings for obstruction were issued in relation to others.
A total of 16 parking tickets were issued, along with a fixed penalty notice for parking on zig-zags.
A man was issued an Out of Court Resolution for driving towards an enforcement officer after receiving a parking ticket.
 

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