Edwinstowe residents in 'accident waiting to happen' parking fears

‘Selfish’ drivers could ‘put lives at risk’ by parking on grass verges in Clipstone and Edwinstowe a resident fears.
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An Edwinstowe resident contacted the Chad to say it was “an accident waiting to happen particularly at the junction of Mill Lane from Clipstone.”

She said: “Despite massive yellow signs to Sherwood Forest several selfish and inconsiderate drivers still park on verges.

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"No one is doing anything. I appreciate we are in lockdown, people need outdoor activities, but they should not park where they could cause a major accident. There are several hot-spots in the Edwinstowe area too. I’m genuinely surprised there hasn’t been a fatality.

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Car left the road, Swinecote Road, Edwinstowe

"Now the Pines has closed a car park it’s probably going to get worse. Someone should do something before some innocent person loses their life just so someone avoids a three quid parking charge.

A Newark and Sherwood Council spokesperson said: “On-street parking enforcement would be a Nottinghamshire County Council matter. However, we are aware of issues in Edwinstowe and problems with pavement/grass verge parking.

“At present if there are no restrictions on the road adjacent the footpath, then there is no contravention and this is the case in Edwinstowe. One option may be to put restrictions in place but this would be a Nottinghamshire County Council decision.”

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Coun John Cottee, Chairman of the Communities and Place Committee, said: “Getting outdoors to visit our country parks and green spaces, including Sherwood Forest Country Park and Budby Forest, has grown in popularity while restrictions have been in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“In Edwinstowe, we have taken action to ensure those visiting the area are parking safely and appropriately by installing additional warning signs, as well as carrying out regular enforcement visits.

“This monitoring will continue, and we would like to remind drivers that dangerous parking is a hazard to other road users and pedestrians.

“Vehicles parking on the highway verges in Edwinstowe are reminded, this area is covered by restrictions on waiting and that Penalty Charge Notices will be issued when necessary.

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“Obstructive parking is an offence enforced by Nottinghamshire Police.

“In the national lockdown, we are also encouraging Nottinghamshire residents to stay local for outdoor exercise and not travel to our country parks unless they live in the immediate area.”

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