Parking
Dangerous parking
North Yorkshire PoliceĀ have sole responsibility for certain non-yellow line parking offences on the roads such as dangerous parking, obstruction and all moving traffic offences.
The police can only take action if the vehicle is blocking a pavement or causing an obstruction to the highway and then only if they witness the offence.
To report a vehicle causing an obstruction or hindering the safety of the public you should report it to the police by calling 101.
ReportingĀ a parking infringement
To report a parking infringement, for example:
- parking on single or double yellow lines
- parking on zig zag lines at a school or crossing
- parking across a footpath dropped kerb for use by public/disabled to cross the road
- parking in a parking bay outside the bay markings
- parking without a permit
- or miss use of a Blue Badge.
report to:
- Report online: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/your-council/get-touch/contact-us
- In the Scarborough, Hambleton, Richmondshire and Ryedale areas:
call 01723 232 489 or
email [email protected] - In the Harrogate, Craven and Selby areas:
call 01423 500 600 or
email [email protected]
How we can help
We have been able to help in the past, where there had been a reoccurring issue of obstructive parking. This was achieved by raising awareness of the issue with the local policing team.
If you have a reoccurring parking concern, it’s important that you also report it to your local authority, as there may be a need for a more permanent solution.