Over 60 vehicles were turned away from close to the base of Snowdon before 8am this morning, according to police.
It followed chaotic scenes in the area last weekend when 180 penalty fines were issued and over 500 cars were parked on the roadside.
Police were monitoring the A5 at Dyffryn Ogwen and had placed cones along the route to prevent parking. The Pen-y-Pass car park, on the main A4086 road between Llanberis and Capel Curig, is only to be used as a drop-off site for buses and taxis at weekends in a bid to reduce car numbers.
Two cars parked by Llyn Ogwen were towed away by North Wales Police, “Although at the end of the coned area they’re causing other vehicles to head into opposing lane into a blind right-hand bend. Inconsiderate parking was forcing pedestrians to walk into the road due to the blocked pavement.“ police said.
North Wales Police said some drivers thought they had been “bluffing” with the threat and a recovery vehicle was on site at Pen-y-Pass. Police added: “Around 60 vehicles have already been turned away this morning, with some even parking right by the signage.
“The drivers told us they thought we were just ‘bluffing’ when we said cars would be towed away if obstructing the road.”
Traffic and parking in other parts of Snowdonia National Park is also being monitored and visitors have been urged to make use of car parks at Nant Peris, Llanberis and Pen-y-Gwryd as well as local park and ride services, which have been increased.
“This will help to control the traffic on these narrow mountain routes and avoid dangerous situations which we saw last weekend,” police added.
“We all want you to be able to enjoy the stunning mountain ranges safely but motorists must park responsibly, safely and legally.”
Photos: North Wales Police
