Think parking “just for a minute” does no harm? It could be making daily life harder for your neighbours—here’s why responsible parking matters more than you think.
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council published a video on the problems created by illegal and inconsiderate parking.
Problems
Illegal and inconsiderate parking causes these problems:
- Cars blocking roads
- Cars blocking footpaths
- Cars blocking entrances and
- Cars using disabled parking spaces when they should not.
Who’s affected
These problems can make life harder for:
- People with disabilities
- Older people and
- Parents with prams or buggies
- Children using the road or footpath.
Video
Real stories from people in the community
- Real stories from people in the community
- Views from An Garda Síochána (the police)
- Views from traffic wardens and
- Views from Council staff.
The video helps everybody understand the problems caused by illegal and inconsiderate parking and the need to park more responsibly.
The video can be viewed at: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/news/general-news/new-awareness-campaign-shows-real-life-consequences-illegal-parking
Call to Action
The Chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Frank Curran, said:
- Small changes in how we park can make a big difference
- If we work together, we can make the area safer and easier to use and
- This includes education, enforcement, and working together.
Key messages
The Council’s key messages are:
- Please park responsibly
- Keep footpaths clear
- Help make spaces safe for everybody and
- Remember: Double yellow lines are there for a reason.