Mayo town with highest number of parking fines revealed

Parking fines issued in Westport are greater than other large towns in the county combined.

That's according to local Councillor Peter Flynn.

He said this is the case despite the fact it is the only location with one-hour free parking.

Councillor Flynn has tabled a motion for next Monday's meeting of the West Mayo Municipal District requesting that loading bays, disabled parking spaces and set down areas in Westport be painted in clearly defined colours.

He stated: "Although Westport is the only large town in Mayo with one hour free parking, fines here are more than every other town in the county combined.

"I have no doubt that some people will continue to offend.

"But if the coloured marking are agreed upon I am hoping fewer people will see that dreaded little piece of paper on their vehicles and it will make everyone's job easier."