Page updated Nov 2011

This is the clear message on the leaflets created by the Avon Fire Service..
do not park selfishly

These roads are notorious for their poor access and
so these leaflets were to be distributed in this area.

However, over in the past few months it is noticeable,
vehicle drivers HAVE been parking far more considerately.
LONG MAY THIS CONTINUE...

Please, please, please do not be the first to find one of these leaflets
on your vehicle
To receive one, means you could be responsible for delaying
an ambulance, police vehicle or a fire engine.

Keep coming back to this page and sadly see the less considerate amongst us in the Parking Gallery

The issue of going down these narrow roads and find another car coming the opposite way. Not such an challenge on most of the roads, as you can easily wait at the end to let the other vehicle by.
By the way, it helps if the oncoming vehicle indicates it's intended direction prior to the junction!

The real dilemma point is on Brighton Rd. How many times has one started down that route to get half way and have another vehicle decide to come round the bottom bend and keep going...
What happens then?

It has been repeatedly been made clear that some vehicle owners do not know they have a reverse gear. Completely unable to take the more reasonable option of waiting at the corner, instead forcing the other vehicle to manoeuvre backwards the entire length of Brighton Rd and then riskily on to the major road.

There is no written rule but there is something called common sense... so let's apply that instead.

If a car is already on Brighton Rd perhaps that should have priority. If a vehicle is already oncoming, do not commit to the route, unless you can see an empty passing space, just apply a little patience and let them turn the corner.

This is a nightmare area if you are not confident about your reversing skills.

This is yet another obvious reason not to park on the corners, restricting the passing points of the two vehicles. So the risk of damage to the parked one is higher. Rant over...

Here's a reminder of what the Highway Code says about parking -

DO NOT stop or park...

anywhere you would prevent access for Emergency Services

opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space

in front of an entrance to a property

on a bend

So finding any spare spot, maybe on a junction, will look very tempting but it is not a good idea

As your vehicle is

So think carefully before leaving your vehicle on these corners,
your vehicle is at risk and you put others at risk

If you see any 'interesting' or awkward parking in the area, take a picture to add to the gallery

The Parking Gallery has been restarted... if your vehicle appears here, it is no badge of honour, just evidence of inconsideration to other road users and pedestrians

There is no way to say this kindly, parking around here is a 'nightmare'.

So if you are considering or about to join this local community,
please think carefully about the need for a car.

Don't forget, if you see any 'interesting' or awkward parking in the area,
send in picture to add to the gallery

These classic pictures show the most extreme case to date.

Please don't try it!