Thirteen vehicles have been towed for illegally parking on a pavement in Snowdonia, following weeks of warnings from police and officials. The action comes amid a surge in visitors since lockdown restrictions were eased.
Traffic Wales reported on Twitter that police had been “busy today dealing with various inappropriately parked vehicles” on the A5 at Ogwen Valley. This is not the first such incident; in July, 180 penalty fines were issued over a single weekend along roads near Snowdon.
Meanwhile, officials are also issuing tickets for illegal parking in the Brecon Beacons. Brecon Beacons National Park Authority noted that many of its car parks were full by early Saturday afternoon and advised motorists against parking dangerously.
In a tweet, the authority urged visitors to reconsider their timing: “We want you to have the best visitor experience with us and with overcrowding and limited parking this isn't possible at the moment. Our waterfalls aren't going anywhere, so please be back soon.”
