POLICE are cracking down on motorists parking illegally beside a beauty spot.

Two drivers were issued with fixed penalty notices at Lymm Dam today, Sunday.

Warrington Guardian: The driver of this BMW was given a fixed penalty notice for parking on zig zag lines at Lymm DamThe driver of this BMW was given a fixed penalty notice for parking on zig zag lines at Lymm Dam (Image: Lymm Police)

Officers penalised another motorist yesterday, Saturday.

Warrington Guardian: This driver was issued with a fixed penalty notice for parking on zig zag lines beside Lymm DamThis driver was issued with a fixed penalty notice for parking on zig zag lines beside Lymm Dam (Image: Lymm Police)

The cars were all parked on zig zag lines beside the popular nature reserve.

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Drivers are reminded that several car parks are situated within easy walking distance of Lymm Dam.

Warrington Guardian: Police issued the driver of this car with a fixed penalty notice for parking illegally beside Lymm DamPolice issued the driver of this car with a fixed penalty notice for parking illegally beside Lymm Dam (Image: Lymm Police)

Police officers also carried out a speed check on Whitbarrow Road in Lymm yesterday, Saturday.

A speed camera caught 11 drivers exceeding the 20mph speed limit.

One motorist was recorded travelling at 31mph.