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Shocking pictures show dangerous parking at White Cliffs of Dover while National Trust car park is closed

Pictures reveal how selfish drivers are parking dangerously as they visit the White Cliffs of Dover.

Police in Dover tweeted these images this afternoon with a plea to motorists to avoid parking along the road at Langdon Cliffs while the National Trust car park is closed.

Vehicles, parked on a bend could force cars into driving on the wrong side of the road and into oncoming traffic. Police-Dover twitter
Vehicles, parked on a bend could force cars into driving on the wrong side of the road and into oncoming traffic. Police-Dover twitter

It comes as people travel to Langdon Cliffs to get their exercise during coronavirus lockdown.

The tweet said: "Although the White Cliffs of Dover remains an open public space to use, the National Trust car park is closed.

"Please do not park along the highway as this is causing traffic build-up and disruption and could result in a serious accident.

"Patrols will be monitoring this area."

The pictures show vehicles parked at both sides of the road in parts.

Cars park both sides of the road on the approach to the cliffs. Picture Kent Police-Dover twitter
Cars park both sides of the road on the approach to the cliffs. Picture Kent Police-Dover twitter
Parked cars block the highway near the National Trust at the White Cliffs of Dover. Picture Kent Police-Dover twitter
Parked cars block the highway near the National Trust at the White Cliffs of Dover. Picture Kent Police-Dover twitter

Sergeant Ben Norbury of the Dover Community Safety Unit said: "Safety concerns were raised with Kent Police at the weekend due to the number of cars being parked on the roadside in the Langdon Cliffs area.

"We are working with the National Trust to identify a solution to this issue and will have officers patrolling the area this weekend to ensure public safety.

"Motorists are advised to park responsibly at all times to ensure they do not put themselves or other road users at risk of serious injury or worse.’

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