A cyclist says the bike lane along Bristol's Park Row is "completely pointless" as drivers keep parking there and blocking it. Phil Sturgeon has taken video clips of vehicles and vans parked in the cycle lane with their hazard lights on, prompting a large response from others who agree it's a daily issue.
The council advised that the pop-up cycle lane in this location is advisory and could only be enforced if it was specifically designated with a Traffic Regulation Order. However, the offence of being parked in a suspended parking bay can be enforced against and a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) of £70, which would be reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days, can be issued by Civil Enforcement officers who patrol this area regularly.
Posting on Twitter last week, Mr Sturgeon said that drivers currently ignore the signs indicating that no parking, waiting or loading is allowed. The cyclist, who lives in the area, said: “This happens all day, every day and evening and in the middle of the night.
