CCTV to target illegal parking in bus stop

The bus stop is a clearway meaning no stopping is allowed at any time of the day

Drivers who illegally park in a bus stop in Leicester are set to be caught out by CCTV cameras.

Leicester City Council said the marked stop on Evington Road near the junction with Kedlestone Road is "frequently" blocked, causing congestion and slowing bus journey times.

The bus stop is a clearway, which means no stopping is allowed at any time, the authority added.

Camera enforcement, along with new lines and signs, will be introduced at the site from Tuesday.

'Delays and congestion'

For the first two weeks, drivers caught parking in the clearway will be issued with warning notices.

Penalty charge notices for £70 will be issued from 10 June, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days.

Once introduced, the new camera enforcement will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The £50,000 project will be funded through the council's transport improvement budget.

Geoff Whittle, assistant mayor for environment and transport, said problems with parking were "potentially putting passengers at risk as they get on and off".

He added: "Drivers parking illegally at this busy and well-used bus stop aren't just causing delays and congestion.

"People need to know the buses will run on time and can be relied upon."