Residents of a picturesque Norfolk village have been left fuming after newly painted double yellow lines turned out to be anything but straight. The haphazard markings, which are meant to enforce parking restrictions, zigzag along the roadside in a bizarre display of what locals are calling 'council incompetence'.
The wonky lines appeared overnight in the quiet village, prompting a flood of complaints from bemused residents. One local described the scene as 'something out of a comedy sketch', while another questioned whether the painters had 'forgotten their spirit level'.
Council Admits Mistake
Facing mounting criticism, the council quickly issued an apology, blaming the mishap on 'human error'. A spokesperson acknowledged that the lines 'did not meet the expected standards' and promised to rectify the situation promptly.
'We take pride in maintaining our roads to a high standard, and on this occasion, we fell short,' the spokesperson said. 'The contractor has been instructed to repaint the lines correctly at no additional cost to taxpayers.'
Locals Demand Answers
Despite the council's assurances, villagers remain sceptical. Many have taken to social media to share photos of the botched job, with some suggesting the council should implement better quality control measures.
'It's not just about aesthetics – these lines are supposed to regulate parking,' said one frustrated resident. 'If they can't even paint a straight line, how can we trust them with bigger issues?'
Meanwhile, others have found humour in the situation, joking that the wobbly lines could become a tourist attraction. 'We might as well embrace it – call it modern art and charge admission,' quipped another local.
For now, the village waits to see if the council can deliver on its promise to fix the 'yellow line fiasco'. Until then, the crooked markings serve as a quirky reminder that even the simplest tasks can go hilariously wrong.
