Verge marker posts

Grass verges next to roads can often become overridden by drivers, resulting in damaged and unsightly areas.

It can not only reduce the verge to an unsightly state, but it can obstruct the highway preventing pedestrians and wheel chair users from accessing roads and footways. Verge parking can also cause a hazard to other motorists especially if the vehicle is parked on a bend, narrow road or junction.

Sometimes residents place rocks or other unsuitable objects on the verge to deter vehicles from parking there but these are unauthorised and residents would be liable for any damage or injury to others.

You can make a request for posts to be installed to protect the grass verge in front of your property. They are small white plastic posts which have been found to be effective in deterring drivers from parking.