Earlier this week, North Wales Police took to Twitter to warn people about the challenges they may face when visiting Snowdonia over the Easter break. It read: “Please park responsibly on the roads and avoid obstructing emergency vehicles.”
The police also urged people to report non-urgent matters using online features, given how busy the area would be with tourists.
Posting over the weekend, North Wales Police acknowledged people for visiting Eryri National Park to enjoy the weather and scenery.
However, they urged motorists to be responsible and think about where in the National Park they leave their cars.
They also suggested that people could make full use of the park and ride facilities which are available in the area.
READ MORE: MOT test changes are ‘reckless’ and may see drivers lose money
A further statement read: “The irresponsible and dangerous parking we witnessed in Pen y Pass and Llyn Ogwen on Good Friday not only risks lives, but also prevents emergency vehicle access.
“Parking in other parts of Eryri National Park will continue to be monitored over the Bank Holiday weekend.
“We continue to work closely with our colleagues at Gwynedd Council and the Eryri National Park to help reduce the risk to walkers, cyclists and other road users.”
Almost 40 vehicles were parked dangerously on the narrow mountain routes, which were recovered on Saturday.
This included 29 near the Llyn Ogwen ribbon lake and nine in Pen y Pass, one of the most popular locations for people to start their Snowdon trek.
Any further vehicles found to be parked on the clearway, double yellow lines or causing an obstruction will also have their vehicles removed.
Pictures accompanying the warning on social media shows a number of cars and campervans being towed from the roadside.
In the afternoon, the police were forced to close one of the main roads into Eryri (Snowdonia) and divert traffic away from the area.
READ MORE: ‘One of a kind’ electric vehicle named World Car of the Year
Given the ongoing issues at the Dover ferry port and with sporadic strikes at airports, many Britons are choosing to staycation around the UK.
Popular tourist attractions like Snowdonia and other national parks often have to deal with an influx of vehicles around half-term holidays.
Road safety experts warned that breakdowns may be seen around the UK with more people on the roads than normal.
