Photo listing: enforcement (problem)
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[Image taken 13.11.23] Black Horse Lane, York. A driver from the company Aquarium Experts (https://aquariumexperts.co.uk/) obstructs the dropped kerb crossing and the access to/exit from the non motorised users link between here and The … [more]
[Image taken 7.11.23] Aldwark, York. A bit of ad hoc advertising presumably by someone working nearby. But A-boards are a hazard, clutter, obstruct pavements... York has an Aboard policy … [more]
[Image taken 7.11.23] Clifford Street, York. Context: #193976. A couple of visitors "from the US as you can hear" stopped to let me get this image. When I explained why I was taking the photo of this A-board, It's contrary to the CYC … [more]
[Image taken 28.10.23] The Stonebow, York. The driver of taxi 135 has stopped on the dropped kerb/tactile paving to let out passengers. This behaviour obstructs the crossing. It also makes it difficult and hazardous for people on cycles … [more]
[Image taken 14.10.23] Denning's Yard access, Crichton Avenue/Foss Islands Path/Wigginton Road, York. Two vehicles parked on what are double yellows: #194990. The lights are green. Were they green when I and a companion passed over the … [more]
[Image taken 26.9.23] Suzuki Centre, Burton Stone Lane, York. This street is dominated by motor vehicles. There’s one regularly outside the Suzuki showroom (www.yorksuzuki.com/). Today it was partly on the double yellows and obstructing … [more]
Der Radweg wechselt am Reifträgerweg auf Höhe der Dessestraße von der West- auf die Ostseite. Autos dürfen dort 60 km/h fahren, woran sich viele nicht halten und deutlich schneller fahren. Die Stelle ist durch eine Kuppe und parkende LKWs … [more]
Am Reifträgerweg müssen die Radfahrer auf Höhe der Dessestraße die Straßenseite wechseln. Der Radweg auf der Ostseite ist etwas abgesetzt und durch einen Schotterstreifen von der Straße getrennt. Der Schotterstreifen wird von vielen … [more]
[Image taken 20.9.23] Aldwark junction with St Andrewgate, York. A City of York Council taxi driver is obstructing the filtered permeability. He is also completely blocking the sight lines for people emerging from the other side of the … [more]
[Image taken 19.9.23] Hungate, Palmer Street, York. On the right a van obstructing the bollards/the through route for NMUs. On the left is one of the notices that went up here this year. Context and links: #197597.
[Image taken 19.9.23] Hungate, Palmer Street, York. The bollards are intended to provide filtered permeability: pedestrians, wheelchair and mobility scooter users, people on cycles and scooters may pass through. Motor vehicles may not. … [more]
Waitrose van illegally blocking the pavement, making it impossible for wheelchair users or buggy users to get past. Could have parked 10m away where there was space.
Waitrose van illegally blocking the pavement, making it impossible for wheelchair users or buggy users to get past.
[Image taken 23.8.23] Monks Cross, Huntington, York. The driver of this van was not in the vehicle. I’ve never seen anyone patrolling the area. But today when I went to use the toilets a door I’ve never seen open was ajar. There was a bell … [more]
[Image taken 23.8.23] Monks Cross, Huntington, York. The driver of the nearest vehicle was in her car. The engine was running. She ‘explained’ / ‘justified’ stopping here as her nine year old was in one of the shops. She didn't explain why … [more]
Stil from a Twitter video of cycling through a pedestrian crossing on a red light. Plea for enforcement by National Federation for the Blind. https://twitter.com/nfbuk/status/1693293762871488786 https://www.nfbuk.org/
[Image taken 17.8.23] Yorvik Gillygate Medical Practice, St Saviours Place, York. [NOTE: No street view at this exact location.] A driver is blocking access to the cycle racks. And preventing people whose cycles are already secured, from … [more]
[Image taken 17.8.23] West Esplanade, York. Context: #191066. Twelve drivers choosing not to use the car park next to this area – for which, unlike here, there's a charge. Other images today: #196798, #196799, #196800.
[Image taken 11.8.23] West Esplanade, York. [Note: No street view at this location.] Crossing Scarborough Bridge I could see a motor vehicle immediately below. (The vehicle had lights on.) The driver had come all the way up to the barriers … [more]
[Image taken 9.8.23] The Stonebow, York. The Highway Code www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/waiting-and-parking-238-to-252 says: Rule 243 DO NOT stop or park: where the kerb has been lowered to help wheelchair users and powered mobility … [more]
[Image taken 9.8.23] The Stonebow, York. A York registered taxi is on and obstructing: a) the dropped kerb; b) the filtered permeability (www.cycling-embassy.org.uk/dictionary/filtered-permeability) for all non motorised users between The … [more]
[Image taken 3.8.23] Burton Stone Lane (looking southbound), York. The person cycling entered the 'pound' when no other vehicle was in sight. The black van followed him. Despite the presence of the person on the cycle and a motorist, two … [more]
[Image taken 1.7.23] Burton Stone Lane junction with Lumley Road, York. (Looking northbound.) The driver of this vehicle (presumably connected to the Duncombe Barracks site www.caddickconstruction.co.uk/projects/180/duncombe-barracks-york/ … [more]
[Image taken 1.7.23] Shipton Street, York. Unmarked often completely or partially obstructed, as here, dropped kerb. (Compare with: #196513.) Response from CYC 28.6.23: “...a colleague … has been in contact with the community centre to … [more]
[Image taken 13.7.23] Field View, York. The owner of a Land Rover completely obstructed the pavement for some hours today. Is the parking by the delivery driver behind an example of copycat behaviour or would s/he have blocked the pavement … [more]
[Image taken 5.7.23] Coppergate, York. Royal Mail driver in the cycles-only in this direction carriageway of Coppergate: #186045. Completely obstructing the cycle lane, completely blocking any sightlines. The reason the temporary measures … [more]
The Hotspur Street bus gate remains totally unenforced, and probably sees several times the number of cars, vans and taxis as it does buses and cycles.
[CYC reply: 1.8.23 "Having spoken with the relevant engineer the bollards are fit for purpose and will be staying in their current locations."] [Image taken 19.6.23] The Stonebow, York. A large area of tactile paving, a wide dropped kerb, … [more]
[Image taken 8.6.23] Denning's Yard Access (between Crichton Avenue and the Foss Islands Path), York. I crossed from right to left a few hours earlier. There was a different vehicle - a metallic brown, the huge 'cars' that have a head, … [more]
[UPDATE: 30.5.23 The signs have disappeared from this location. Likely recently - I could still see the flattened grass] [Image taken 18.5.23] Cocoa Gardens, Wigginton Road, York. Three dumped temporary signs. Unsightly. Environmental … [more]
[Image taken 15.5.23] Terry Avenue, York. The driver of some kind of taxi was parked on the double yellows. I hope this is not the start of a trend, Our 'people spaces' are increasingly being infiltrated by drivers: Exhibition Square, … [more]
[Image from 7.11.23: board still/back in situ: #198988.] [UPDATE 21.8.23. Today CYC replied to my, Are A-boards permitted here? emails with: "Thank you for your email, we did a visit last week and handed out letters requesting removal." … [more]
[Image taken 14.5.23] Goodramgate, York. Context and links: #193961. The driver of the white van responded to finding two motor vehicles facing the wrong way by passing them and stopping ahead of the stop line. By doing this the driver … [more]
[Image taken 13.5.23] Village Street, York. Motorists are completely blocking the only stretch of pavement. Other image here today and links: #193931.
[Image taken 13.5.23] Village Street, York. Motorists are completely obstructing the only pavement. At least one was here for Rawcliffe Carnival as the driver asked me, on behalf of the other adult and small children, for directions.... … [more]
[Image taken 13.5.23] Village Street, York. It’s the day of the annual Rawcliffe Carnival and drivers are using the one existing pavement, plus the verge for parking. Other image here today and links: #193931.
[Image taken 30.4.23] Haxby and Wiggington Methodist Church, The Village, Haxby. Context: #193498. The ends of racks can be designated for cargo cycles, families and for disabled users (see: #165049, #170171). Organisations may provide … [more]
[Image taken 27.04.23] Burton Stone Lane, York. School strike today but still the pavement is obstructed. This cat is sure to be left undisturbed - there's no way a human could squeeze through. Other image today and links: #193433.
Trafford Sale Timperley border Crossway Road. Missed a bit. The yellow line has been painted over with a black line. What will be painted on the road to order drivers NOT to park next to the access to the footbridge and the path to the … [more]
[Image taken 16.4.23] Village Street, York. Motor traffic-free link supports this residential area of York. But there's a gap in the provision if you want to move between here and the Rawcliffe/Clifton Moor retail parks and the extensive … [more]
[Image taken 16.4.23] Village Street, York. There's no pavement (footway) on the other side of the road but drivers still consider it's fine to park on the one that there is. Context and links: #193049.
[Image taken 16.4.23] Village Street, York. There is just the one pavement but on Sundays it's unofficial car parking. I didn't think someone in a wheelchair of around 1m would be able to pass several of these cars. Grass is not part of the … [more]
[Image taken 16.4.23] Village Street, York. The Lysander Arms (cycle parking: #173324) is a massive trip generator… of people using cars. On other Sundays, there has been parking on the ‘no footway’ side of the road too. Motonormativity … [more]
[Image taken 3.4.23] The Stonebow, York. At 16.55, the driver of this First York double decker overtook myself (hi vis jerkin, two rear panniers) and another person cycling (also in hi viz) who was ahead of me and who had at least one … [more]
[Image taken 23.3.23] Grosvenor Terrace/Scarborough Terrace junction with Grosvenor Road, York. This driver is on a buildout with double yellows all around. This means no road user or pedestrian can see. I feel she was waiting for someone – … [more]
[Image taken 17.3.23]. Horner Street, York. Yet still drivers park here - as one did just after I'd taken this image - including on the drop kerb on this side and the opposite one. Context: #190864. Other image today and links: #192125.
Arrested for blocking motor traffic in a pedestrian street: https://medium.com/@harrythetallcyclist/how-i-got-arrested-for-being-a-pedestrian-a66bd3c86472 … [more]
[Image created 10.3.23] Adopted highway (belonging to CYC), York. The dark grey areas are adopted highway. On 12.3.23 I sent a FOI asking: Who can park on Denning's Road access? I included a link to: #190994 to show vehicles parking here. … [more]
[Image taken 1.3.23] Layerthorpe junction with Eboracum Way, York. Not only has the bus driver obstructed the ASL s/he has passed the second stop line too. Other image today: #191545.
[Image taken 28.2.23] Burton Stone Lane (looking north), York. The driver entered the 'pound' when there was an oncoming vehicle, and despite the sign and the give way markings. Other image here today and links: #191523.
[Image taken 22.2.23] Former Bootham Hospital Grounds junction with Bootham, York. The lights are red for people in cycles. But the driver who crossed from St Mary's opposite cannot clear the junction: drivers crossed into the box and are … [more]
[Image taken 20.2.23] Wigginton Road (east side, close to junction with Crichton Avenue, looking south), York. ASL obstructed by vehicle. This is not the largest of the vehicles that use this route next to the unprotected, damaged narrow … [more]
[Image taken 20.2.23] Wigginton Road, York. Pedestrian crossing over Wigginton Road (looking east), junction with Crichton Avenue. The measurements of the existing - pedestrian-only crossing. Note the car in the ASL. The driver sat here for … [more]
[Image taken 20.2.23] Crichton Avenue (close to the junction with Wigginton Road), York. Queueing motor traffic on Wigginton Road. Note the driver has continued over the second stop line and is now obstructing the pedestrian crossing. Other … [more]
[Image taken 16.2.23] Lidl, James Street, York. [NOTE: No street view at this location] The cycle parking at Lidl is accessible – because there are no parking spaces in front of it. (Compare with the situation at Aldi on Water Lane: … [more]
[Image from 17.8.23 when there were 12 vehicles here: #196797] [UPDATE: 21.2.23 At the Decision Session - Executive Member for Transport - Tuesday, 21 February 2023 10.00 am … [more]
[Image taken 12.2.23] Denning’s Yard Access, York. There are no sight lines for drivers turning into this space. It’s the link between Crichton Avenue off-road shared use path and the motor traffic-free Foss Islands Path. The route is also … [more]
[Image taken 25.1.23] Field View, York. The person who has parked next to the hedge is completely obstructing the pavement. The person must know his/her actions forces people - their neighbours, many vulnerable - to walk in the road. Other … [more]
[Image taken 25.1.23] Field View, York. The resident is obstructing the pavement. Yet she/he must see their neighbours - people of all ages including adults with assistance dogs and mobility aids, and children going to school - walking in … [more]
[Image taken 25.1.23] Burton Stone Lane (looking south), York. This motorist is obstructing the pavement. Opposite a church. There's no room for someone with a buggy, holding the hand of a child or person they care for to pass. Ditto for … [more]
[Image taken 25.1.23] Burton Stone Lane opposite St Luke's church, York. Verge damage by drivers. More of this damage here today and links: #190168.
[Image taken 25.1.23] Burton Stone Lane, opposite Shipton Street, York. Verge damage caused by motorists driving on to and off it. Not only unsightly the mud released is a pavement hazard for pedestrians and a road one for people on cycles. … [more]
[Image taken 25.1.23] Burton Stone Lane, York. The only formal crossing on the entire length of Burton Stone Lane. Driving speeds are very high and not every motorist stops to let people cross. There are a couple of build-outs but it all … [more]
[Image taken 18.1.23] Kitchener Street, York. Context and links: #189549. Image clearly showing the road markings: #189805.
[Image taken 18.1.23] Kitchener Street, York. [NOTE: No street view at this location] Entrance to/from Foss Islands Path/York Orbital. In the time I took to take this image and this one: #189550 a woman with a double buggy, three people on … [more]
[Image taken 10.1.23] Field View, York. Pavement being used as parking. There is a dropped kerb under this vehicle. No pedestrian – no matter how lithe, tall, unencumbered - could get through. Never mind children on scooters or balance … [more]
[Image taken 10.12.22] Filey Terrace, York. Context: #188017. Now a van blocks a further stretch of the pavement. Roof mending on a Saturday at 14.30. CYC site (www.york.gov.uk/BuildingNoise) says: “We recommend that you: limit hours of … [more]
[Image taken 22.11.22] Burton Stone Lane, York (looking northbound). ‘Traffic calming’ scheme overview and links: #187753. This driver was parked just ahead of the new 'cycle channel'. If someone on a cycle uses these they are sidelined, … [more]
[Image taken 20.11.22] Burton Stone Lane, York. Rule 243 of the Highway Code says: DO NOT stop or park: opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space. … [more]
[Image taken 20.11.22] Burton Stone Lane, York. Pavement parking/obstruction of pavements continues to increase. I first encountered this instance while walking this (a regular) route last week. There are two motor vehicles on the drive of … [more]
[Image taken 20.11.22] Burton Stone Lane, York. Activated VAS (Vehicle Activated Sign) northbound. Note the leaf litter on the pavement. Wet leaves are slippery and can clog wheels. Leaves in general obscure damage such as holes. Other … [more]
[Image taken 20.11.22] Burton Stone Lane, York. There are VAS's (vehicle activated speed signs) at this end of Burton Stone. They have been relocated as part of the traffic calming measures (overview: #187753). They are more often activated … [more]
[Image taken 13.11.22] West Esplanade, York. Note the white vehicle parked parallel to the fence in the background. Other image this issue today and links to context and all other images from today: #187689.
[Image taken 13.11.22] West Esplanade, York. Content this notice: #187234. Context: #185486. Other images this issue today: #187690. Other image today and links: #187688.
[Image taken 7.11.22] Crichton Avenue, junction with Ashton Avenue (close to roundabout), York. This is the third or fourth time this year I've encountered a driver parking obstructing the segregated cycle-ped off road route or, as here, … [more]
[Image taken 29.10.22] Nessgate junction with Coppergate, York. This York taxi driver was stopped on Nessgate when I was waiting to turn in. In the image s/he is moving off. It seemed s/he was dropping someone off. While stopped s/he was … [more]
[Image taken 25.10.22] West Esplanade, York. Context: #185486. There were three cars parked outside of the car park when I passed shortly before spotting this. Additional notice: #187689. Other image today and links: #187233.
[Image taken 24.10.22] Looking into High Petergate from the junction with Duncombe Place, York. Since March 2020 it's been open to cyclists at all times - in the direction of the arrow/towards the camera. … [more]
[Image taken 22.10.22] M X Park, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York YO32 9GZ. [NOTE: No street view yet at this location] Two disabled parking spaces – that’s car parking. No provision for people who use a cycle as a mobility aid. There's … [more]
[Image taken 22.10.22] M X Park, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York YO32 9GZ. [NOTE: No street view yet at this location] Wasted space, wasted opportunity. 39cm is too narrow store a cycle or even part of one: #183669. The design of the … [more]
[Image taken 22.10.22] M X Park, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York YO32 9GZ. [NOTE: No street view yet at this location] Positives: there is cycle parking; it's covered; there's no kerb (compare with: #186444); there is 210cm of space … [more]
[Image taken 22.10.22] Monks Cross Retail Park, Monks Cross, Huntington/York. Context: #185426. This driver told me: he had broken down and was waiting for help, that he couldn’t move his vehicle off the ‘cycle circuit’ because he was … [more]
[Image taken 11.10.22] Duncombe Place junction with Minster Yard, York. Another day, another driver (and companion) obstructing the bollards and making it less attractive, easy or safe to move around on cycles, foot, in a wheelchair... Both … [more]
[Image taken 1.10.22] Monk Bar, York. A driver obstructs the cycle lane leaving no safe way through when we have a green light but drivers are held by the red. Other image this issue on different date (and links): #175350. Other images … [more]
[Image taken 17.9.22] Screwfix, James Street, York. [Note: No street view at this location.] The driver of the vehicle completely obstructing the entrance to the shop came in while I was in there. He was still in there while I was loading … [more]
[Update: More recent instance of a driver stopping here: #187308.] [Image taken 8.9.22] Coppergate (Nessgate/Clifford Street end), York. I saw the new markings/the moved planter (context and links: #186045). I thought, The new markings are … [more]
Auf der B16 / 472 ist stadtauswärts bis zum Weitblick 70. Danach ist die Geschwindigkeitsbeschränkung aufgehoben. Kurz danach sind zwei wichtige Querungen für Wanderwege und ausgeschilderte Radwege nach Rieder, bzw. Tempelrunde. Dort wäre … [more]
Auf der B16 / 472 ist stadtauswärts bis zum Weitblick 70. Danach ist die Geschwindigkeitsbeschränkung aufgehoben. Kurz danach sind zwei wichtige Querungen für Wanderwege und ausgeschilderte Radwege nach Rieder, bzw. Tempelrunde. Dort wäre … [more]
[Image taken 31.8.22] St Andrewgate, York. Two vehicles obstruct the bollards. I could just squeeze through the gap. (One of my panniers was empty, the other was not full.) But the drivers have stopped on double yellows and are obstructing … [more]
[Image taken 30.8.22] Burton Stone Lane, York. (NOTE: The cyclist was posing as the focus of my image. The point is the vehicle on the pavement behind.) A regular problem... drivers parking on pavements. School summer holidays are nearly … [more]
[Image taken 20.8.22] Monks Cross retail centre, Huntington/York. Well used cycle parking... But two motorcyclists arrived as I was leaving. They drove from the corner over this area. One is obstructing the cycle parking. Related image … [more]
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