SELFISH drivers parking on double yellow lines and blocking pavements in Knutsford have been fined.

Police officers are continuing to crack down on illegal parking across the town.

Drivers who left vehicles parked on double yellow lines on Rookswood Way and Cranford Drive on Monday have been issued with fixed penalty notices.

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Knutsford Guardian: Vehicles parked on double yellow lines in Knutsford were cleared by police before fines were issuedVehicles parked on double yellow lines in Knutsford were cleared by police before fines were issued (Image: Cheshire Police)

A Cheshire Police spokesman said: “After various complaints of vehicles parking illegally on Rookswood Way and Cranford Drive in Knutsford, various vehicles were cleared off.

“Police were in attendance before the fines were issued.

“The road is now clear and will be monitored by police in the future.”

Knutsford Guardian: Police crackdown on illegal parking after receiving complaints from residentsPolice crackdown on illegal parking after receiving complaints from residents (Image: Cheshire Police)

Another vehicle was issued with a fixed penalty notice for parking on the pavement on Warrington Road on Saturday.

A police spokesman said: “Parking like this is inconvenient to pedestrians, wheelchairs and pram users as they’re forced to go onto the busy road.

“Please be considerate when parking.”