UPDATES:
FAR MOOR LANEPARKING
Let's divide this up into separate issues and deal with those in turn...
Parking on the Outside of the bend.
The Highway Code rule 243 says DO NOT park on a bend, at or near a bus stop, within 10 metres of a junction, as well as covering numerous other situations.
But despite it saying DO NOT this is not a legal requirement, just advisory points, and the Highway Code itself is not a legal document.
Where a rule states MUST NOT there is a separate legal requirement to comply with the rule that is enforceable by law.
So there is nothing illegal and therefore enforceable regarding the current parking situation.
In fact the Police have said that having parked cars acts as a traffic calming measure reducing speeding and therefore increasing safety. I am sure all have our own views on this...
Double Yellow Lines.
Extending the double yellow lines at the top of Far Moor Lane would come under the remit of Worcestershire County Council Highways Department. However extending them has not been recommended as this would be highly likely (if not certain) to move the parking issue into Kingham and possibly Illshaw Closes.
The Coach.
As the vehicle is over 40 years old there is no legal requirement for it to have an MOT if no 'substantial changes' have been made to it. The vehicle may also be placed in the 'historic tax class' meaning it does not need to be taxed each year.
However a vehicle must still be kept in a 'roadworthy condition' which can be open to some interpretation without delving into specific details! Failure to do so can result in a fine and 3 penalty points if the vehicle is used.
It is understood that the Police have issued the owner of the coach a Vehicle Defect Rectification Notice regarding the fuel leak, meaning it needs to be fixed within 14 days. We do not know when this was issued or if any work has been done as yet.
We shall have to wait to see what happens regarding this situation.
Please note that who owns this vehicle is not known to us and to our understanding there is no legal way of obtaining that information.
If you there are any other issues or concerns regarding the Far Moor Lane parking situation then please feel free tocontact the local Councillors and raise the issue directly with them:
Jen Snape (Redditch) - 07904 803311 email: jen.snape@redditchbc.gov.uk
Jo Monk (Worcestershire) - 07368 434032 email: jmonk2@worcestershire.gov.uk