28 September 2026
Police in Bradford have issued seven £30 Fixed Penalty Notices during a further crackdown on obstructive parking. The latest enforcement follows eight earlier fines in the area, with West Yorkshire Police warning that further tickets will continue to be issued.
Bradford Parking Crackdown Continues as Seven More Drivers Fined £30 Drivers in a Bradford neighbourhood are being warned that parking enforcement will continue after seven more vehicles were issued £30 Fixed Penalty Notices for causing obstructions. The latest action was carried out by officers from the Bradford East Neighbourhood Policing Team on Saturday evening following ongoing concerns about obstructive parking. Seven drivers fined in latest Bradford crackdown Police said seven vehicles were found causing obstructions on Park Side Road, Summerlands Grove and Springwood Gardens. Each driver was issued a £30 Fixed Penalty Notice during the patrol. The enforcement follows another operation earlier in the week, when eight drivers were also fined in the same area. That earlier patrol took place on Thursday 24 September after concerns were raised by local residents at a community meeting. Police warn enforcement will continue West Yorkshire Police has made clear that the latest operation will not be the last. Officers have warned drivers that further tickets will be issued where vehicles are parked in a way that causes obstructions to other road users or pedestrians. The latest patrol covered several roads in the Bradford area, with police urging motorists to park responsibly. For drivers, the warning is a reminder that finding a space does not necessarily mean it is safe or permitted to leave a vehicle there. Parking that obstructs roads, pedestrians or other road users can create problems for people trying to get through the area and may result in enforcement action. What should Bradford drivers do? Motorists parking in residential streets should make sure their vehicle is not creating an obstruction before leaving it. Drivers should also pay attention to local signs and restrictions rather than assuming that a space beside the road can be used simply because other vehicles are parked nearby. With police patrols continuing in the area, drivers who regularly visit Park Side Road, Summerlands Grove, Springwood Gardens and surrounding streets should take extra care over where they leave their vehicles. Planning parking before travelling can also help motorists avoid having to stop in unsuitable locations when they arrive. EveryonesParking gives drivers another way to look for available parking options before reaching their destination. The Bradford enforcement operation shows how parking complaints from residents can lead to increased patrols and Fixed Penalty Notices. With officers saying they will continue issuing tickets, drivers in the affected streets can expect parking enforcement to remain an issue in the area.
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