A number of drivers were fined over unsafe parking this bank holiday weekend.
Gardai have issued a warning to motorists as thousands flock to the beaches to make the most of the good weather. Officers spotted a huge number of cars being parked in a way that could obstruct emergency vehicles or other road users in Bettystown.
These cars were issued fixed penalty notices as they created an unsafe environment. A garda spokesperson said on the Meath Crime Prevention page on Facebook: "Lots of people are heading to beaches and beauty spots a️s a result of the warm weather so we would like to issue a reminder in relation to parking safely.