Police tackle parents over damage caused by parking near Telford school
Parents have been warned after police sought to tackle parking on grass verges by a Telford school.
Those doing the school run faced police and council traffic enforcement officer on Tuesday, as a partnered patrol sought to stop illegal parking outside Madeley Academy in Telford.
Police officers are advising drivers not to stop or pick up children at the school junction or on double yellow lines, and to use public car parks if suitable parking isn't available.
After the patrol, the police called the venture "successful".
A spokesperson said: "No tickets, but words of advice and warnings to drivers around parking on the grass verges and advised that tickets may be given in future under section 131 Highway Act 1980."
Under the legislation, people can face penalties for damaging highways, which includes removing soil or turf from any part of a highway.
The police shared photos of the grass verges on social media, which had been destroyed by frequent parking.
