Upset by pavement parking near Police Scotland HQ, a Glasgow man mailed framed photos of the issue to the authorities.
Paul, who is 73, told the Chief Constable about it. He thinks some people are parking dangerously there. The parking makes it hard for older people to walk, as cars block paths.
The photos show cars on sidewalks. Some vans from a local business also park there. A photo shows cars double-parked, blocking the path. Because of that, Paul made a card and framed photos.
Paul said the problem has worsened this year. Wheelchair users and the elderly struggle there. They have to leave the sidewalk, which makes people angry.
Emergency vehicles might not get through. Paul believes police employees are parking badly and politely asked them to follow parking rules. Glasgow just banned parking on sidewalks last month.
The rules protect pedestrians and those pushing prams. It forces people onto the road now. Some streets near the HQ may get exceptions, but the council says parking must always be safe.
Police Scotland knows about the parking problem. They ask staff to park responsibly. Chief Superintendent Helen Harrison commented on the issue, stating that police enforce parking laws there. They focus on dangerous or obstructive parking and urge staff and drivers to park legally. The Chief Constable will respond to Paul’s letter soon.