Drivers Who Break Parking Rules Face Fines in Oxfordshire Clampdown

Council warns motorists after rise in illegal parking across towns

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Civil enforcement officers will be patrolling more areas across Oxfordshire as part of a new effort to tackle unsafe and inconsiderate parking. Drivers in Oxfordshire are being warned that breaking parking rules could lead to fines, as the county council launches a crackdown on motorists who ignore restrictions.

The council said its civil parking enforcement officers will be focusing on more areas, including market towns, where repeated cases of illegal parking have been reported. More officers will also be seen in places where new controlled parking zones have recently been introduced, following complaints about blocked roads and unsafe conditions.

According to the council, officers will pay special attention to cars parked on double yellow lines, outside schools during drop-off and pick-up times, and non-residents using residents-only parking bays. Councillor Andrew Gant, Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport Management, said the new campaign aims to make roads safer and improve traffic flow.

“This focused crackdown will allow residents to see a greater presence by our officers in their neighbourhoods, enforcing the parking restrictions to make our streets safer and keep the transport network running for all users,” he said.

The council enforces a wide range of parking restrictions, including permit holder bays, pay and display areas, loading bays, yellow lines, blue badge spaces, bus stops, taxi ranks, and spaces near pedestrian crossings.

Drivers caught breaking the rules could face fines of £50 or £70, depending on the offence. Members of the public can also report parking violations through the council’s website or by calling parking contractor Trellint on 0345 337 1138 (option 3).

The police remain responsible for vehicles parked dangerously in places without restrictions, such as on bends, junctions, and hills. These can be reported by calling 101.