Police have put out a warning after a quiet street near a village became plagued by "dangerously" parked cars.
Greater Manchester Police said "inconsiderate" drivers have caused frustrated residents to complain about their driveways being blocked.
Photos also show motors dumped on street corners and at junctions.
A number of car owners were slapped with tickets after parking issues were reported closed to Leigh Sports Village.
The force said many of the vehicles were "posing danger to pedestrians" as officers continue to monitor the problem.
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The problem appears to come to a head during games and events at the sports venue.
Police are monitoring the situation (Greater Manchester Police)On Sunday (January 15) Manchester United Women's team played Liverpool, prompting the heavy congestion on nearby streets, reports the Manchester Evening News.
GMP Leigh posted: "Following complaints from residents, several tickets have been issued to vehicles parked on the streets surrounding Leigh Sports Village, Leigh.
"Vehicles parked in an inconsiderate manner and causing an obstruction or posing a danger to pedestrians have been issued Traffic Offence Reports.
Penalty Charge Notice (stock image) (Getty Images)"Please be considerate to residents, pedestrians and other road users and park safely.
"When parking, please make sure that you don't block a driveway and make sure to leave sufficient room at junctions and on pavement's for wheelchairs, pushchairs, mobility scooters and pedestrians to pass by without issue.
"We will continue to monitor the area and issue traffic offence reports to those who can't park responsibly."
One resident commented: "The cars were blocking people's driveways and there was nowhere for residents to park.
"The chances are the majority of people parking their cars like this will be from out of town."
As another wrote: "It would help if it was permit holders only!! Ridiculous I can't park near my house when anything is on at Leigh Sports Village."
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