There was carnage in Bournemouth over the weekend as heavy traffic caused congestion and inconsiderate parking left pedestrians forced to walk on busy roads. Pictures taken by residents show cars parked on roundabouts, verges, pavements and double yellow lines.

More than 800 parking tickets were issued across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole over the weekend. BCP Council said it also dealt with nine illegally pitched tents and seafront rangers reunited 40 missing children with their parent or guardian.

Bournemouth Echo reports that some beach car parks in the area were full from as early as 8.30am yesterday.

In an attempt to alleviate traffic gridlock, the authorities implemented road closures and a tow away service.

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A BCP Council spokesperson said yesterday evening: “Our multi partner summer response team has been working around the clock looking after our beaches, town centres and open spaces.

“Our seafront rangers reunited 40 missing children, more than 800 parking tickets have been issued, and our staff are still on the ground dealing with irresponsible parking.

“We dealt with nine illegally pitched tents and our waste collection crews continue to empty the 650+ bins.

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“Our tow away service was in operation (others were quick to move their cars when they saw the truck coming).”

BCP Council confirmed to Bournemouth Echo that they would be using towing powers to remove cars parked illegally.

Councillor Mike Greene, portfolio holder for transport and sustainability, said: “BCP Council aims to undertake a fair and transparent approach to the immobilisation and removal of vehicles on its highways and car parks which are parked in contravention of on and off-street parking restrictions.

“Knowing their vehicle might be towed away if parked illegally seemed to have a significant impact on many of the drivers who might have been happy to risk getting a ticket and we therefore saw a lot less obstructive parking once we began the vehicle removal work.”

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