Gardaí advise motorists of strict fines for blocking public footpaths

Local Gardaí are warning motorists that they face strict fines if they are caught blocking public footpaths.

The call comes after an incident today that saw one motorist fined €80 for completely blocking a pedestrian path.

Local gardaí patrolling in the area observed a wheelchair user attempting to make their way around the vehicle that had obstructed the footpath.

Last month saw the state double fines for illegal parking from €40 to €80.