Bad parking in Leicestershire delays fire crews responding to emergencies, sparking outrage among locals.
Fire and Rescue said bad parking is now common. These delays can mean life or death, and photos of recent parking issues sparked debate. Readers criticized drivers for blocking narrow streets.
One person said parking on both sides shouldn’t be allowed. Someone else said people don’t think and blame others if emergency services can’t get through.
Another person thinks it’s a wider issue with drivers and that they park on double yellow lines often. They suggested losing your license for breaking rules, while fire services asked drivers to be considerate when parking.
Police also criticized parking on yellow lines because it stopped fire trucks from responding. Some readers think fire trucks should just push cars out of the way and suggested rubber bumpers for this.
One person noted this is allowed in the USA. Other readers want fines and points for bad parking, and one reader said drivers lack consideration for others once they park.
Some felt the problem is from old infrastructure, saying these streets were built before cars. Therefore, residents need alternative parking places, they argued.