MORE than 30 tickets were issued by police after cars were parked on double white lines leading to safety concerns.

Neighbourhood policing officers attended Shibden Hall Road on Sunday to support Calderdale Council after concerns were raised around cars parked in areas with double white lines.

Motorists parking on Shibden Hall Road, where there are double white lines, has resulted in safety concerns, notably putting pedestrians walking along the road in danger from oncoming traffic and blocking access for emergency service vehicles.

A total of 31 tickets were issued over the weekend including 22 fixed penalties which include a £100 fine and three points.

Inspector Ben Doughty, co-chair of the Calderdale Road Safety Partnership, said: “We are happy to support our partners with the concerns that have been raised as people park to visit Shibden, and the overriding priority for police and our partners is to ensure public safety.

“We would ask drivers to take heed of the notices in place and avoid parking where there are the double white lines.

“Parking on roads with double white lines is not only illegal it can also be dangerous. This exercise looks to remind people of the dangers and encourage people to act sensibly and pay attention to road marking and signage.