Multiple drivers had their vehicles clamped or warning notices issued for "inconsiderate" parking at the Forest Park and Ride site for tram users. Since Monday, October 17, NET Tram has been monitoring the site due to an ongoing problem with drivers parking outside of bays, parking in disabled bays without a blue badge, blocking transformer substations and pedestrian walkways.
As of 12noon on Thursday, October 20, a total of 21 vehicles had been clamped and 11 warning notices issued. Once a vehicle is clamped, the driver must pay a fine of £140 for their vehicle to be released.
If a vehicle must be towed away, then the fine increases to £200. Trevor Stocker, Head of Operations at NET, said: "We are only really going to be towing if its someone who is a more serious offender. We have given a number of warnings as well for people who have been seen using car bays inappropriately or using the park and ride and not using the tram.
