Polegate driver caught parking on pedestrian crossing

Police caught a delivery van driver who had parked on a pedestrian crossing in Polegate today (Thursday, November 10).
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Nov 2016, 16:34 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2016, 17:02 BST

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A van driver had parked their vehicle on a pedestrian crossing in PolegateA van driver had parked their vehicle on a pedestrian crossing in Polegate
A van driver had parked their vehicle on a pedestrian crossing in Polegate

The driver had left their vehicle on the zig-zag lines and it was also blocking the pavement.

Sussex Roads Police called out the incident on Twitter and have reported the offence.

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Motorists are not permitted to park on the zig-zag lines before a pedestrian or zebra crossing at any time.

Police can issue tickets and penalty points to vehicles parked in contravention.

Sussex Roads Police said parking on a pedestrian crossing will cost a £100 fine as well as 3 points on a driver’s licence.

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