09 April 2023 , 18:33
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Dozens of cars have been towed away by police during the Easter Bank Holiday following a clampdown on 'irresponsible and dangerous' parking.
Footage taken at the A5 road near Llyn Ogwen in Snowdonia National Park showed highway teams removing vehicles after closing the road.
A number were seen to have have fixed penalty notices attached to the windscreen during the operation on Good Friday, which saw 40 cars seized.
Drivers visiting the area have now been urged to consider how they park when attending the beauty spot after they were found to have parked illegally and 'dangerously' along the single carriageway.
Footage taken at the A5 road near Llyn Ogwen showed highway teams removing vehicles after closing the road (@TrafficWalesN/Twitter)
Police said cars were parked illegally and 'dangerously' along the single carriageway (PA)A statement from North Wales Police said: "Whilst we appreciate people are visiting Eryri National Park to enjoy the weather and stunning scenery this Bank Holiday weekend, we are urging motorists to be responsible and think about where they park and to make full use of the park and ride facilities that are available.
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"The irresponsible and dangerous parking we witnessed in Pen y Pass and Llyn Ogwen yesterday (Good Friday) not only risks lives, but also prevents emergency vehicle access."
The statement warned that parking in other parts of the national park will continue to be monitored over the Bank Holiday weekend.
North Wales Police warned that warned that parking in other parts of the national park be monitored over the Bank Holiday weekend (@TrafficWalesN/Twitter)
Drivers were told the dangerous parking 'risks lives' and 'prevents emergency vehicle access' (@TrafficWalesN/Twitter)It comes after police elsewhere in the country towed away dozens more cars during the Easter break.
Images shared on social media showed an Audi among the motors being moved by West Midlands Police as they worked alongside DVLA to seize 'untaxed' vehicles.
Response officers helped the DVLA remove the cars in Birmingham on Good Friday, with 27 drivers impacted by the clampdown.
Reminding people of the importance of keeping their tax details up to date, spokesperson for West Midlands Police wrote on social media: "Birmingham officers have assisted @DVLAgovuk staff today with the seizure of 27 vehicles which were not taxed.
"A friendly reminder to all to ensure you are following Road Traffic laws and taxing your vehicles."