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Lake District Drivers Risk Fines for Prime Parking
22 Oct
Summary
- Over 25,000 parking tickets issued in Cumberland Council area last year.
- The C2057 road near Catbells saw over 1,000 drivers fined.
- Drivers opt to risk fines over paying for distant parking.
In the Lake District, a growing number of drivers are choosing to risk parking fines over paying for more distant parking spaces, according to local accounts. Cumberland Council reported issuing over 25,000 penalty charge notices (PCNs) in the last financial year, resulting in nearly £80,000 in revenue.
The C2057 road, situated between Portinscale and Grange and close to the popular Catbells fell, recorded the highest number of PCNs with 1,081 drivers fined. This area has seen temporary and permanent double yellow lines installed to improve emergency access, yet drivers continue to flout restrictions.
Previous proposals for a park-and-ride service and car park in Portinscale were rejected by the Lake District National Park Authority due to concerns about environmental harm. Local businesses, however, argue that formal parking facilities are essential for visitor access.
Cumberland Council is considering a vehicle-removal policy to address motorists willing to risk PCNs. The council also encourages sustainable travel options and works with partners to ease parking pressures in popular destinations like Keswick and Portinscale.
