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Apr 2021
A social media video has highlighted the long-running issue of motorists parking on Oatlands Drive in Harrogate and blocking a cycle lane.
Frequent parking in the lane has become a major frustration for cyclists, many of whom lament what they consider to be inadequate cycling infrastructure in the district.
Advisory cycle lanes run down both sides of Oatlands Drive. One side of the road has double yellow lines, which makes it an offence to park there.
But the other side doesn't have any yellow lines, which means there are no parking restrictions. Cars often park on this side of the road, particularly at weekends when football matches take place on the Stray.
The video was shared with the Stray Ferret by a person who asked to remain anonymous. You can watch it below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ydk8PZmeH4M&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=TheStrayFerret
Zoe Oxley said:
Ian Hallett, a keen cyclist who lives in the nearby Saints area, said:
Harrogate Borough Council enforces parking restrictions but said it has no power to stop people parking on the Oatlands Drive cycle lane.
A council spokesperson said:
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