Solid white lines indicate dangerous areas or narrow roads, often prohibiting stopping

“Numerous” tickets were dished out to Peak District day-trippers in violation of an obscure parking law during this weekend’s hot spell.

Tickets were issued at Grindleford, Padley Gorge and Leadmill Bridge | SNT

placeholder image — Tickets were issued at Grindleford, Padley Gorge and Leadmill Bridge | SNT

In all cases the misbehaving motorists had pulled up on roads with solid white lines in the centre of the carriageway.

Photos taken by neighbourhood police on Saturday showed lines of vehicles parked at the side of the road in Main Road, Grindleford, Padley Gorge near Longshaw estate and Leadmill Bridge near Hathersage.

Posting on social media about the fines, Bakewell, Hathersage and White Peak Villages Police Safer Neighbourhood Team wrote that “all” the vehicles had parked near a sign advising them of the offence.

Parking on or directly opposite a solid white line system, particularly double solid white lines, is illegal in the UK and can result in a £100 fine and up to three penalty points.

Solid white lines indicate dangerous areas or narrow roads, often prohibiting stopping. Exceptions exist for stopping to load or unload or pick up passengers, but parking is generally forbidden.

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Bakewell, Hathersage and White Peak Villages Safer Neighbourhood Team added: “Sadly, even with signs in place motorists still commit offences putting themselves and other road users at risk.

“This is the reason that the Safer Neighbourhood Team will continue to enforce the prohibition of parking at these locations where a white line system is present.

“We all share the road, so let’s be responsible and park properly.