Parking on pavements is no longer allowed
IN response to the letter headlined ‘selfish parking’, I include part of an article published in 2009 in the local press...
As part of the traffic order, residents are no longer allowed to park on pavements.
No entry and one-way signs were also erected.
A council spokesman said: “We would urge all motorists to abide by the traffic regulations.
"We would encourage any members of the public who witness motorists breaking these regulations to report the matter to the police.”
There are hardly any signs and when challenged Wigan Council says it is powerless under current regulations, even though as clearly stated in the article residents are not allowed to park on the pavement.
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