Van drivers claim tight parking spaces next to Edinburgh tram lines leave them facing fines
dailyrecord.co.ukVan drivers claim tight parking spaces near Edinburgh’s £207million tram lines leave them facing hefty fines. The three-mile extension, from the city centre to Leith and Newhaven, will start carrying passengers this week.
But local residents say trial runs have hit problems with vans parked too close to the tracks. Images have emerged of trams being held up along Leith Walk as they struggle to pass vans and trucks parked in narrow spaces just inches from the tram line.Vans have also been parked on the pavement or in the adjacent cycle lane to avoid blocking trams.
In addition, cars have been parked in the middle of pedestrian crossings.However, City of Edinburgh Council bosses insist there is nothing wrong with the route layout.
It added that parking wardens will be carrying out “extra enforcement” against those blocking the route, which could include penalties.Van driver Phil Bentham travels to the area several times a week to make deliveries.
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