Volkswagen driver slammed for parking illegally in popular Peak District beauty spot

The driver has received a fine after they chose a parking spot on the bend of the road, causing danger to other cars and ruining grass.

By Wiktoria Wrzyszcz

Published 27th Nov 2023, 10:45 BST

Updated 27th Nov 2023, 11:34 BST

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Hope Valley Police SNT has issued an appeal after an Volkswagen was found parked illegally, over a white line, in Peak District at the weekend.

The driver left their car half on the grass verge – on the road bend and was fined.

A spokesperson for Hope Valley Police SNT said: “Not only does this cause unnecessary obstruction on the highway which is dangerous, especially on a bend, but it ruins the grass verge.The car park being full is not an excuse for dangerous parking – Think before you park. Other cars being parked there is also not an excuse - don’t follow the crowd.”

Officers have also reminded drivers that it is illegal to cross a continuous solid white line if the solid line is on your side of the road.