New signs on Oatlands Drive in Harrogate will “make people think twice about parking” on the Stray, according to Harrogate Borough Council.
Cyclists have long been frustrated by vehicles parking on the Stray and blocking the cycle lane along the busy road.
It often happens when activities, such as football, take place on the Stray at weekends.
The signs that appeared this week warn that parking on Stray land is an offence and could lead to a £100 fine or the vehicle being removed.
Cars parked on Oatlands Drive.
A council spokeswoman said:
“We continue to work with the county council to try and find a more permanent solution to the parking situation on Oatlands Drive in Harrogate.
“Until this time we have installed signage to advice people, that by parking on the Stray, they are breaching the Stray Act.
“A breach of the act allows the borough council — as custodians of the Stray — to issue a £100 fine to anyone caught parking on the Stray, or to have their vehicle towed away.
“We hope that the signage will make people think twice about parking on Oatlands Drive and allow cyclists to use the cycle path as intended.”
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