'Zero tolerance' to fining verge-parkers at beach

Drivers are being warned police in Guernsey will take a "zero tolerance" approach to vehicles not parked in designated spaces at Cobo beach.

Guernsey Police said people had been parking on grass verges, ignoring "no parking" signs, blocking footpaths and forcing other drivers to travel in the middle of the road.

It said traffic wardens and roads officers would be in the area issuing fixed penalty notices to any vehicles not parked properly.

"If you're going to the beach, think about walking, cycling, or getting the bus. But if you drive, park in a designated space, or be ready to pay a fine," it said.

The force said the same warning also applied to other areas of the island.

"Yesterday, there were a number of cars parked on yellow lines or white hatching at the entrance to La Vallette," it said.

"Officers dealt with two particularly egregious cases."

It added: "The same goes for places like Fort Grey and Bordeaux, where various yellow lines, no-parking signs and painted footpaths must not be ignored."

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