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Illegally parking in Tipton and Great Bridge Pavement Obstruction Warnings: Alerts stating that parking forcing pedestrians into the road is "extremely dangerous".Enforcement Notices: Updates on officers placing warning notices on windscreens or issuing formal fixed penalty notices in local hotspots.Targeted Patrol Updates: Information about routine patrols in shopping and residential areas specifically to address prevailing parking issues.Vehicle Seizure Risks: Warnings that vehicles obstructing footways may be seized if they are also found to be untaxed or uninsured. 
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How to Report or Verify If you are concerned about a specific vehicle or want to report an issue in Sandwell, you can use these official channels: West Midlands Police: Report illegal parking directly through the West Midlands Police Report Tool.Sandwell Council: For issues involving yellow lines or dropped kerbs, you can use the My Sandwell Portal to contact road safety teams.Neighbourhood Verification: You can check the latest local alerts for your specific street on the Neighbourhood Alert website. How to Report Illegal Parking in Princes End Depending on the type of parking issue, you should contact either the police or the council: Police Reporting (Obstructions): If a vehicle is dangerously parked (e.g., completely blocking a pavement for wheelchairs/pushchairs, or parked on zig-zag lines), you can report it via the West Midlands Police Online Tool.Council Reporting (Restrictions): For vehicles parked on yellow lines, over stay limits, or blocking a dropped kerb, use the My Sandwell Portal to notify Sandwell Council.Evidence Submission: Residents can submit dashcam or photographic evidence of dangerous parking directly to the police through Operation Snap. Common Issues in Tipton Pavement Blocking: This is a major concern in residential areas of Tipton, as it forces pedestrians into the roadEstate Restrictions: Vehicles illegally parked on estates (e.g., on hatched areas) may be tagged for removal.Great Bridge Local authorities distinguish between obstruction (a police matter) and parking restriction violations (a council matter): Obstruction (Police): If a vehicle is causing a dangerous obstruction—such as forcing parents with pushchairs or wheelchair users into the road—it can be reported to West Midlands Police. Officers can issue fixed penalty notices for these offences.Parking Restrictions (Council): For vehicles parked on double yellow lines or blocking dropped kerbs, you should contact Sandwell Council, as these are handled as civil contraventions.Estate Parking: Vehicles parked illegally on housing estates, such as on hatched areas or in ways that block emergency access, may be tagged for removal. | 
