Parking fines issued for 'unnecessary obstruction' at Pickmere Lake

Police handed out a number of parking fines at Pickmere Lake for 'unnecessary obstruction' <i>(Image: Cheshire Police)</i>
Police handed out a number of parking fines at Pickmere Lake for 'unnecessary obstruction' (Image: Cheshire Police)
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POLICE have handed out parking fines to drivers blocking pavements at a popular beauty spot.

As sunshine attracted large numbers of visitors to Pickmere Lake yesterday, Sunday, a number of vehicles were caught causing 'unnecessary obstruction'.

Cheshire Police officers on patrol say they issued a number of Fixed Penalty Notices.

Northwich Guardian: Police issued fines to drivers for causing 'unnecessary obstruction' at Pickmere LakePolice issued fines to drivers for causing 'unnecessary obstruction' at Pickmere Lake (Image: Cheshire Police)

The scenic location attracts a lot of people during the summer.

Northwich Guardian: Villagers have complained about selfish visitors blocking paths and drivers during the summer monthsVillagers have complained about selfish visitors blocking paths and drivers during the summer months (Image: Cheshire Police)

But villagers say this causes many problems, including obstructing pavements and drives, littering and anti-social behaviour.

Residents say the narrow lanes are often gridlocked.

Northwich Guardian: Police fined drivers for blocking pavements so pedestrians, pram and wheelchair users can't get pastPolice fined drivers for blocking pavements so pedestrians, pram and wheelchair users can't get past (Image: Cheshire Police)

The force’s Knutsford police team said: “Police have issued Fixed Penalty Notices to vehicles ignoring No Waiting signs, and also parked on the pavements causing unnecessary obstruction to pedestrians, prams and to wheelchair users in Pickmere.”

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