FINES have been issued to drivers for parking illegally in a busy area of Alloa.

PC Rachael Roebuck, from the Clackmannanshire Community Policing Team, responded to numerous reports of cars being parked illegally in Kelliebank.

Upon inspection of the scene, officers dished out numerous fines to vehicles parked along Kelliebank.

This is in response to reports submitted to Police Scotland that insisted heavy goods vehicles were unable to turn safely.

A spokesperson from Police Scotland Forth Valley said: “Parking issues are a concern for many residents throughout Clackmannanshire.

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“PC Rachael Roebuck from the Clackmannanshire Community Policing Team has been responding to numerous reports of cars being parked inconsiderately in the Kelliebank area of Alloa.

“Lorries were unable to turn safely. Upon attendances, numerous fixed penalty notices were issued.”

The police have issued advice for drivers in the area on how to be more considerate when parking.

These include not parking where the vehicle is likely to cause an obstruction to other vehicles or the public, nor parking less than 10m from a junction and on the pavement.