Norwich police fine drivers for Waterworks Road kerb use

A section of Waterworks Road was closed on Friday, July 21 after a sinkhole appeared between Hotblack Road and Little Armes Street.

One man said he had to jump off the pavement to avoid an oncoming vehicle (Image: Liam Calvert)

However, footage was captured of some drivers ignoring the signs and instead, driving along the kerb.

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Look what happens when these drivers meet an unexpected closure.
There is something about road culture that makes these drivers think this is normal and acceptable.

This is Waterworks Rd which is closed because of a sink hole.
Video supplied by a resident. pic.twitter.com/OXq7P1BJMl

— Cllr Liam Calvert 💚 (@LiamCalvert) July 22, 2023

However, after submissions to Norwich police, those caught have been ticketed for their misconduct.

A police spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that there have been six tickets issued following dashcam submissions from the public."

Motorists were caught mounting the pavement in order to avoid the Waterworks Road closure (Image: Liam Calvert)

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Chandler Waterfield, who lives in Athill Road, was walking his dog when one of the vehicles came hurtling towards him.

He said: "I had to jump off the pavement due to the cars driving down it. 

"I couldn't believe that people would drive so carelessly."

The road remains closed but Norfolk County Council hopes to have it open again by Monday, August 14.

A police spokeswoman said six tickets have been issued (Image: Newsquest)