DRIVERS using Provo’s hospital are being warned about illegal parking.
Hospital bosses have promised to get tough with motorists who break the rules at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre.
And cars that flout the one-way and emergency vehicle-only zones are also being targeted in the crackdown by InterHealth Canada.
Chief of support services Jim Trainor said lives are being put at risk by what he calls ‘inconsiderate drivers’.
“On the whole the parking and road system at Cheshire Hall works very well”, he said. “But unfortunately there are a small minority who spoil things. Initially drivers claimed that our road signs were too small but signage has now been enlarged to counter this.
“In terms of parking I would urge people to park properly between the guide lines and not take up two spaces, causing danger and inconvenience to others.
“Also, patients are reminded that the disabled bays at the front of the centre are for people who have driven themselves to hospital but have personal mobility problems. These are generally dialysis and physiotherapy patients and security officers will be checking in future.”
He added: “Those who are transporting others to the centre are quite entitled to use the drop off area by the main doors but please can drivers not leave vehicles unattended and never park on the pedestrian crossings.”
Mr Trainor said that his biggest concern was cars using the emergency vehicles-only road, leading to the emergency department.
He explained: “There is a clear one way system around the site and people must keep to it. They must also watch their speed and use their common sense.
“Also please remember that the only vehicles permitted to park at the Emergency Department are emergency vehicles and it is also imperative that motorists do not use the emergency vehicles-only route.
“This route is for exactly what it says it’s for and not if you are transporting something with a minor complaint. Using this route could put people’s lives at risk and so I’d urge everyone to be both sensible and patient.”
He added: “The rules and regulations are there for a reason. It’s not us being awkward. It’s because it’s important that all patients, visitors and staff are safe and have easy access in and out of the centre, 24 hours a day.”
