Birmingham police crack down on dangerous parking near schools, issuing fines for causing traffic gridlock.
The police said they are tackling the issue directly. They shared photos of cars parked poorly and on curbs in several communities.
Officers handled dangerous parking in Erdington near a primary school. Bad parking also occurred on roads in South Yardley where twelve drivers got tickets on one road for blocking traffic.
Police teams are addressing local concerns, as vehicle crime worries many residents. South Yardley officers found and returned a stolen car to its owner, while Hodge Hill officers found another stolen car tied to other crimes.
Officers criticized drivers in Small Heath who caused total gridlock on February 8. In Springfield and Sparkhill a stolen car was found, while Small Heath police arrested a theft suspect after patrolling in Highgate.
Residents report problem parking citywide. South Yardley police issued twelve tickets this week on one road for blocking traffic, while Erdington officers dealt with dangerous parking near a school. South Yardley officers also worked on parking issues on several roads in the area.