§ 30. Sir F. Medlicottasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware of the disproportionate amount of obstruction and inconvenience caused in London by motorists who park their cars at or near corners and pedestrian crossings; and if he will ensure that the Metropolitan Police authorities are given the fullest support in their endeavours to remove or lessen this form of nuisance.
§ Mr. RentonIt is an offence to park a car inside the line of studs on the approach to a pedestrian crossing and cars so parked may be removed from the roads under the appropriate regulations. The regulations also empower the police to remove any car which is parked so near a road junction as to interfere with the passage of other vehicles at or near the junction.
§ Sir F. MedlicottIs my hon. and learned Friend aware that fines have very litle effect on a small minority of motorists who behave in this rather inconsiderate way? Is he aware that this power of removing obstructing vehicles is a most useful innovation which should be used wherever possible?
§ Mr. RentonI entirely agree with my hon. Friend. The Metropolitan Police have made good use of this power.