CCTV cars parked on yellow lines are perfectly legal, Lambeth Council says despite accusations of hypocrisy from angry drivers.
Angry residents have contacted the Streatham Guardian in recent weeks to complain about the number of CCTV cars parked on double yellow lines.
They said the CCTV Smart Cars are contravening the highway code and creating a dangerous obstruction while they catch out motorists breaking the law in the very same way.
A spokeswoman for Lambeth Council said if the cars were not able to park in spots that are illegal for other vehicles, they would not be able to maintain road safety or keep traffic moving using the cars - since yellow lines exist at most hot spots in Lambeth.
She added: “However, the type of car used was chosen for its small size and manoeuvrability so that enforcement can be undertaken without obstructing traffic and causing a road safety risk.
“That said, wherever possible we would expect the officers who drive the cars to avoid parking on yellow lines.”
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