Parking Problems.

[sandyRoe]

I live in a narrow street near the university. Lots of students park here and now a cafe has opened nearby which has added to the problem. Last week the bin lorry couldn't get in and they had to return with a smaller one.
Many of the cars park with two wheels on the footpath which effectively blocks it for people using walking frames or young mothers with prams.
Who would I contact here in NI to complain about this?

[janbee]

Local council offices ?

[mikey4444]

If obstructions are being caused to bin lorries, than the same obstructions could effect fire engines and ambulances. So why not make a formal complaint, in writing to the Police sandy ?

[murraymints]

same problem here..no amount of complaining has made any difference....a fire engine had to crash into a line of cars to get to a house fire a few years before we moved here...totalled a good few..alas the young lady perished...

[ummmm]

If you can get everyone to agree they might make it permit holders only. They'll charge you for it though.

[jennyjoan]

I live in a cul-de-sac Sandy - with no kerb - nearly all the houses have 3-4 cars - I can't get in or out easily and have to manoeuvre the car - sick of it actually.

[jennyjoan]

I have a friend who lives near the university too - he is a little autistic but very clever - eccentric. Wont use his car as he says he can't get it back to its spot again because of the students.

[Buenchico]

Most parking contraventions have now been 'decriminalised' in Northern Ireland, meaning that parking enforcement is no longer the responsibility of the police. However 'causing an obstruction' remains a criminal offence, so it's for the PSNI to deal with.

To report decriminalised parking contraventions (such as parking on a footpath) try a phone call to the company which employs the enforcement staff, NSL Services Group, on 0845 300 0613.

http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/index/information-and-services/travel-transport-and-roads/parking-and-parking-enforcement/parking-enforcement.htm