Drivers to be slapped with £70 fines for poor parking under new rules

However, drivers found breaching newly established restrictions will initially receive warning notices rather than immediate fines. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The council said it has been granted powers to use CCTV enforcement in locations experiencing ongoing parking problems. This mobile approach hopes to allow authorities to target key spots in the city which currently lack permanent camera infrastructure, providing flexibility to address issues as they arise across different parts of Leicester.The initiative comes in response to frequent complaints from residents about reckless and thoughtless parking behaviour outside schools, within bus lanes and at bus stops. The council warned that parking violations not only create hazards for pedestrians, particularly children, but also contribute to unnecessary traffic congestion in busy areas.The council has identified these locations as persistent problem spots requiring intervention beyond traditional enforcement methods. By deploying a mobile CCTV unit, the council said it can now tackle illegal parking in areas where installing permanent cameras would be impractical or cost-prohibitive.The scheme specifically targets zones where dangerous parking poses genuine safety risks to the public, with the council determined to send a clear message that inconsiderate motorists will face consequences for their actions. Councillor Geoff Whittle, assistant city mayor for Environment and Transport, outlined the rationale behind the new enforcement measure.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSDrivers could be forced to scrap cars as Rachel Reeves' tax hike makes vehicles 'worthless' overnightMartin Lewis issues urgent warning to drivers as £7.5bn car finance payouts confirmedDVSA unveils new driving licence changes and rules today as thousands of drivers to be impacted for first timeHe said: Councils have a duty to tackle dangerous parking and are given powers to enforce parking restrictions by CCTV in areas where there are ongoing problems. As part of this, we are introducing a new CCTV-equipped car to penalise and help address illegal parking in areas where there are persistent issues but no fixed camera enforcement.The councillor stressed that surveillance technology has proven highly effective at deterring parking offences. We know that camera enforcement can be a very effective deterrent. We want to get the message across that parking without consideration for others, especially in areas where there are lots of children and heavy traffic, will not be tolerated, he added.The enforcement vehicle will focus its patrols on zigzag markings outside schools as well as red routes and bus stop clearways throughout the city.These locations have been identified as areas where illegal parking was found to be creating particular dangers for road users and pedestrians. Red route violations were similarly seen to be disrupting traffic flow and creating hazards on the city's busiest thoroughfares. The council has emphasised that poor parking behaviour not only compromises public safety but also generates avoidable congestion.With the mobile camera unit now operational, motorists have been warned they could soon find themselves subject to scrutiny. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter