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Parking and access

We are responsible for restricted parking areas and operate various car parks across North Somerset.

This is because we have a responsibility to keep local roads and footpaths safe for use by pedestrians and road users.

Illegally parked vehicles can cause damage to paving, verges and can pose serious problems for blind, disabled, older people and road users.

Therefore, parking restrictions have been introduced in certain areas to ensure your local pavements, footpaths and highways are free and safe for you to use without obstruction or the need to put yourself in danger.

While we set up and maintain these areas - usually marked by yellow lines or road signs - the police are responsible for enforcing the rules and issuing parking tickets.

We also run around 80 car parks ranging from short to long stay to pay and display.

If you have any issues related to one of the various privately-owned car parks across the district you should contact the owners.

For further information on general parking issues contact our Car Parks team.

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