Frustrated resident paints his own double yellow lines to stop dodgy parking on street

A road safety vigilante fed up with people parking dangerously near a row of homes has painted double yellow lines on the tarmac.

The estate in Walmer, Kent, has had problems with drivers from outside the area leaving their cars on the road, causing havoc on the winding road.

Some neighbours have put up signs asking drivers not to park opposite their houses.

Another was pictured painting DIY double yellow lines in a bid to stop the drivers from parking near the homes.

The identity of the man still remains a mystery.

Resident Marleen Ditton, said: "I agree with the lines being placed there. The corner is difficult to come round if there are cars parked there."

Residents say their road is used by people from outside the area (KMG / SWNS.COM)

Another resident of the area, Quentin Michell, added: "I agree with it being done. There has been one woman who has parked too close to the corner, which can cause an accident."

Neighbour Mark Harding said: "It does need some kind of restriction and lots of people have been saying it."

His wife Carole Harding added: "The junction is dangerous when turning."

Ms Ditton said: "It seemed like some random chap putting down yellow lines. I don't know who it was, I didn't recognise him."

Carolyn Wood, a vicar from the area, added: "I assume it was the council that had done it."

Others believe that road safety should be left in the hands of the council.

The county council says the fake yellow lines will be painted over (KMG / SWNS.COM)

Ms Harding said: "I'm not saying I'm against those yellow lines being put there but they should have been put by the council. It's not something you should do on your own."

The man's actions caused a buzz on social media with nearly 80 comments on the Deal Noticeboard Facebook page.

Many argued that the lines were needed and one contributor remarked: "Absolutely brilliant. Good on him for taking the lead and using his initiative."

Another said: "Hilarious, just do it yourself."

But some said they should have left it to the highway authorities to deal with.

Kent County Council said workers will fix the tarmac paint job and cover up the make-shift yellow lines.

A spokesman said: "We are aware of the double yellow lines in Downlands.

"These are not an authorised restriction, and we are working with the local authority to arrange for appropriate remedial work to be carried out."

A spokesman for Dover District Council added: "We are aware of this matter, and are working with Kent County Council on this. Kent County Council is leading on this as the highways authority."