'Nuisance' parkers to be fined £70 under new rules

Conservative councillor Phil Larratt said parking issues had caused a "real nuisance"

Drivers who caused a "real nuisance" by parking obstructively would be fined, a local authority said.

West Northamptonshire Council introduced enforcement to prevent people parking in front of dropped kerbs.

It would also clamp down on double parking, which was when a motorist leaves their car next to a row of already parked vehicles.

Motorists fined would have to pay a £70 penalty which would be discounted to £35 if paid within a fortnight.

'Real nuisance'

A council spokesperson said the decision to issue Penalty Charge Notices came "as a result of numerous complaints" about parking.

They added that it also put pedestrians in danger and slowed down emergency service vehicles.

Conservative councillor Phil Larratt said: "Obstructive parking can cause a real nuisance for residents and road users, especially the disabled and people with pushchairs.

"These measures will help to alleviate double parking and obstructive access to dropped kerbs."