New rules aim to combat dangerous and inconsiderate parking in eight trouble spots across Lincolnshire

A series of traffic restrictions have been proposed across Lincolnshire to combat dangerous and inconsiderate parking. Members of Lincolnshire County Council's (LCC) planning and regulation committee have recommended that eight new rules should be introduced across the county. Lincolnshire County Council Planners say these restrictions would help to address road safety concerns. On Monday, September 7, the committee recommended that the executive councillor for highways and transport should approve all the restrictions. A final decision will be made at a later date. Langtoft A waiting restriction has been recommended for Manor Close in Langtoft. The proposed restriction aims to manage 'dangerous' and 'inconsiderate' parking around Langtoft Primary School. The road leading to Langtoft Primary School will be subject to new traffic rules. Photo: Google Maps LCC officials said that people are parking on the 'keep clear' markings on Manor Close and around the junction with Manor Drive, prompting visibility and safety concerns. The proposed restrictions would prevent all parking in the immediate vicinity of the primary school and aim to improve visibility and traffic flow while promoting a safer environment for schoolchildren. The proposed 'no loading' and 'no waiting' restrictions would come into effect between 8am and 9.30am and 2.30pm and 4pm Monday to Friday. At a meeting on Monday, September 7, committee chairman Coun Thomas Sneath (Reform UK - Holbeach) backed the plans. He said: 'It is a residential street. There are cars that are trying to leave their driveways. 'With cars parked and children walking, we need to make sure that the cars are kept away from any potential hazards. 'There is a car park available to them, or they will have to park a bit further afield and walk in.' Branston A 'no waiting' restriction has been proposed for Sleaford Road in Branston in a bid to tackle 'inconsiderate' and 'unsafe' parking which is occurring close to a junction and on both footpaths. LCC officials said this is causing difficulties for pedestrians using the footpaths and motorists using the junction. The proposed 'no waiting at any time' restriction would cover Sleaford Road and aims to improve visibility and safety for both pedestrians and motorists. Lincoln A waiting restriction has been put forward for Crusader Road in Lincoln in response to 'dangerous' and 'inconsiderate' parking which is occurring around its junctions. Officials said that the area surrounding Crusader Road contains several private car parks that have recently introduced barriers and monthly parking charges - and this is leading to many motorists parking on this road. On-street parking along Crusader Road, particularly near junctions and vehicular access points, is restricting access for larger vehicles and pedestrians trying to use the footpaths, according to officials. The proposed 'no waiting at any time' restriction aims to remove the potential hazards and improve visibility for motorists and pedestrians. Lincoln A waiting restriction has been proposed for Laughton Way in Lincoln in response to concerns that vehicles parked on this road were restricting access to emergency vehicles and limiting access to the medical centre, which is in the road. The proposed 'no waiting at any time' restriction would cover Laughton Way and aims to prevent parking at the junction and opposite the two bus stops within the area. A bus stop clearway would also come into affect between 7am and 7pm Monday to Friday at the two bus stops on Laughton Way. Blue Badge holders would be permitted to park on the proposed restrictions for up to three hours when displaying their badge and dropping off and picking up is also permitted on the proposed double yellow lines. Louth A 'no waiting at any time' waiting restriction has been put forward for Linden Walk in Louth in response to concerns that on-street parking is making it difficult for larger vehicles to access the road. Officials said on-street parking is also making it difficult for emergency vehicles and lorries to get through the area. The restriction aims to improve road safety and access for emergency vehicles. Marton Parking restrictions around two bus stops have been promised for Stow Park Road in Marton, near Gainsborough, in response to vehicles obstructing buses from accessing the stops. Bus stop clearways have been proposed on both sides of the A1500 Stow Park Road and would be in operation Monday to Saturday from 8am to 3pm. Councillors were told that regular parking in the lay-bys is obstructing buses using the lay-bys which have historically been used as bus stops. Officials said the clearway would ensure that buses can park safely to pick up and drop off passengers without being obstructed by vehicles. North Hykeham A waiting restriction has been put forward for Inns Close in North Hykeham in response to concerns that the restrictions which were introduced in May 2025 are frequently ignored during peak school times. Officials said they visited the site and identified instances of inconsiderate and hazardous parking on the existing restrictions at the entrance to Ling Moor Primary School, prompting visibility and safety fears for pedestrians and cyclists. The proposal is to add a loading restriction to the existing waiting restrictions which will enable parking wardens to enforce the restrictions around the school without the requirement for a five minute observation period. The proposed 'no waiting at any time' and 'no loading' between 8am and 9.30am and 2.30pm and 4pm Monday to Friday would cover the junctions of Inns Close. The 'no waiting' and 'no loading' restrictions between 8am and 9.30am and 2.30pm and 4pm Monday to Friday would cover the remainder of Inns Close and Richmond Drive. At the meeting, Coun Alan Woodruff (Reform UK - Eagle and Hykeham West) said: 'Recently, I've visited the site myself five times - and I think three of those five times, I couldn't actually get down the road. It was fully blocked. 'It makes me wonder about emergency vehicles. It also concerns me about child safety because you've got 400 children in there.' Ropsley A waiting restriction in Ropsley, near Grantham, has been proposed in response to concerns of people parking around the war memorial. Ropsley war memorial. Photo: Google Maps Officials visited the area and identified that vehicles regularly park in close to all three junctions around the war memorial, which they said was affecting the traffic flow. The parked vehicles reduce visibility for motorists exiting the junctions and require drivers to manoeuvre onto the opposing side of the road when approaching the junctions, prompting road safety concerns. The 'no waiting at any time' restrictions would cover Chapel Hill, High Street and Paddock Close.