'Educate tourists' says readers as cars 'obstruct' main road in Lakes

The force has reported a ‘high increase’ in visitor numbers and subsequent ‘issues’ on the road network, including people parking on solid white lines on the A591 in Ambleside at Waterhead, near to Jenkins Field.

“With summer fast approaching and with high temperatures, the Lakes have seen a high increase in visitors to the area,” said a Cumbria Police spokesman.

“This is a huge benefit to local businesses; however it brings its issues as the road network around the Lake District struggles to cope with the number of vehicles.

“Ambleside has seen vehicles obstructing the A591 at Waterhead near to Jenkins Field, where there are solid white lines to prevent this from happening.

“However, it has come to note that many people are unaware of the meaning of solid white lines in the middle of the road.”

Dawn Dickinson said: “Educate tourists about driving on country lanes.”

Kelly Chivrall said: “However, it has come to note that many people are unaware of the meaning of solid white lines in the middle of the road.

“Too common a problem unfortunately.”

Diane Hardy said: “Fine them all or move the offending cars.”

Bert Dilligaf said: “Tow them away and charge stupid amounts of money to get the car back.”

Twm Sion Catu said: “Many drivers don’t know what double white lines mean. If you travel towards Barrow down the bye-pass there are double white lines, but if you dare cross them drivers coming from Barrow get very irate, as they don’t check to see if anyone is coming down the hill before pulling out.”

Passepartout said: “Get some police out there.”

maggieann2luke said: “It is illegal to park where there are double white lines in the middle of the road. You get fined and points on license. Check Highway Code or Google it. It’s not a new rule, I was told that when learning to drive 40 odd years ago.”

Colin William said: “What about parking within 15 meters of a junction?”