Lib Dem Leader Lynne Featherstone is calling on proper enforcement of double yellow lines at one of Muswell Hill’s most troublesome parking and traffic black spots. The move follows a successful campaign earlier in the year by the Lib Dems and local residents to have double yellow lines installed atthe controversial Pages Lane junction

Although the double yellow lines have brought about a welcome improvement, residents say that the lines are not being enforced properly. Residents claims that Haringey Council says it is up to the police and the police say it is up to the council. Furthermore, lorries serving the businesses near the site are still parking illegally, with the authorities appearing to turn a blind eye.

Lynne Featherstone comments: “Haringey Council and the police have got to sort this problem out. The introduction of the yellow lines was welcome – but there must be proper enforcement.”

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A combination of factors is making Pages Lane dangerous if the double yellow lines are ignored.At the western end, the road is too narrow for easy parking, yet the area is twice daily inundated with vehicles, with parents dropping off children at the school. In addition, heavy plant is moving into the area as part of a school building programme and there is a busy tile centre nearby.

The 234 bus now uses the route, with residents pointing out that a stand-off often occurs as two large vehicles try to pass. Worse, drivers are parking right on the pavement, making it impossible for pedestrians to pass and forcing children out into the busy road.

The controversial Colney Hatch traffic lights to the east have made the problems at the other end of Pages Lane even more intense, as traffic often has to queue the entire length of the street to negotiate the junction layout.