A local resident believes he has saved a number of drivers from fines, by pointing out to them 'residents only' parking signs that they might not be aware of.
Mr. Brendan Coates, of Melrose, Warren Street, believes the signs where he lives should be more prominent, so that non-permit holders don't get caught out.
"I can't understand why the signs by the parking bays are at car level height, as more often than not they are obscured by vehicles," Mr. Coates told the Observer.
"Also, on Warren Street, the two signs are about 90 yards apart, which is of no use to anyone parking in the middle, as they won't be aware of the signs at either end of the street," he continued.
Fines of £30 are issued to anyone who isn't a permit holder caught parking in a residents only bay; permits cost £27 each and are only issued for one car per household.
A letter written by Mr. Coates to MP Nick Ainger drew this response from Mr. Roger Barrett-Evans, acting director of transportation and environment at Pembrokeshire County Council:
'The residents parking scheme at this location was introduced on May 1, 2003. Road markings and signage is provided strictly in accordance with the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002. These regulations require signs to be provided at/or within 15 metres of the start/end of the parking restriction and at about 60 metre centres. As the overall length of the bay is 65 metres, two signs are required for this situation and these are clearly in place.'
However, Mr. Coates, a permit holder himself, believes both road markings and signs would make unsuspecting drivers completely aware of the restrictions.
"Surely both forms of notices would be more effective in warning drivers of restrictions, as there would then be no excuse for them not to heed one or the other.
"There's been numerous occasions when drivers have parked further down from the signs, only for them to run back down and move their vehicle after I've pointed out the signs to them," said Mr. Coates.