FROM next week - emergency double red lines around Glan Clwyd Hospital will be protected.

This means, any vehicles parked on them will be issued with Parking Infringement Notices.

The action will be taken from Monday, July 17. 

The level of "inconsiderate" parking at Glan Clwyd Hospital is said to have increased "considerably" over the past few months. It is now causing "chaos" on site.

In response to this, it is understood site managers have decided to act.

The Journal and Pioneer has learnt that this is not only affecting emergency vehicles, but it is also causing potential problems for those trying to attend outpatient appointments.

Non-emergency ambulances are also said to be reporting "difficulties" accessing dedicated spaces at the front of the Bodelwyddan based hospital.

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It is believed the hospital is looking at various options to manage parking on site but in the meantime, bosses have ordered the infringement notices to be placed on any vehicles parked on routes lines with red lines, plus on any vehicles parked across the zebra crossing and in allocated disabled sections without the necessary blue badge displayed.

The notices do not carry a penalty but it is hoping the move will appeal to the better of nature of drivers.

Patients and visitors to Glan Clwyd Hospital are being urged to explore other options when travelling to the site such as using public transport or being dropped off and picked up for appointments or when visiting friends and relatives in hospital.