Tensions are growing in a city suburb where people have started parking on the pavement outside homes after double yellow lines were painted down the road.

Richard Franklin, 53, has lived at his Plumstead Road home for 15 years and started a campaign for double yellow lines.

"I saw a nasty crash here several years ago, where a biker was flung into the road," he said.

"I've since been campaigning for the double yellow lines to be extended further down the road, as the lack of visibility is clearly a dangerous issue in the area."

Norfolk County Council extended the double yellow lines while working on the £4.4m  Heartsease roundabout revamp earlier this year.

Norwich Evening News: Richard Franklin has been asking for double yellow lines outside his home for yearsRichard Franklin has been asking for double yellow lines outside his home for years (Image: Richard Franklin)

Despite this, folk have started parking even more dangerously.

"Now people are pulling onto the verge and pavement so they aren't actually on the double yellow lines on the road," Richard said.

"It is an everyday occurrence and it is taking the mick.

Norwich Evening News: Vans have also been parking across the pavements and verges in the areaVans have also been parking across the pavements and verges in the area (Image: Richard Franklin)

"It is so hard for us to get in and out of our driveway, and even harder to see any oncoming traffic.

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"I'm not the law, but everyone knows that double yellow lines mean you can't park there.

"I just don't want to see another accident."

Norwich Evening News: Cars have been parking on the verge next to the double yellow linesCars have been parking on the verge next to the double yellow lines (Image: Richard Franklin)

Ask The Police, a website run by the Police National Legal Database, makes clear that this is still an illegal offence, stating: "Restrictions indicated by yellow lines apply to the road, pavements and verges.

"Therefore, it is still against the law to park on the pavement/verge by the side of yellow lines."

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A Norfolk County Council spokesman said: "The double yellow lines were extended back from the roundabout following consultation feedback.

Norwich Evening News: Work at the Heartsease roundabout finished in MayWork at the Heartsease roundabout finished in May (Image: Mike Page)

"This was supported and approved by Norfolk County Council's highway safety team due to the visibility problem highlighted by residents.

"Parking, even if wholly on the verge is not permitted if double yellow lines are in place but the enforcement of parking laws is a matter for Norwich City Council enforcement team."

A spokesman for Norwich City Council confirmed that the parking enforcement teams will be undertaking some extra patrols in the area with the hope that it will improve the situation.