ON-STREET parking enforcement patrols have been temporarily relaxed by Devon County Council.

In order to help residents parking outside their homes while working from home or self-isolating during the coronavirus outbreak, the county council’s parking enforcement teams reduced enforcement on certain roads from Monday (March 23) — although double yellow lines will still be enforced.

Changes to routine patrols will enable officers to concentrate their efforts on keeping key routes running normally.

Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council cabinet member for Highway management, said: ‘We must keep the network moving but we also recognise the concerns in residential areas where people are needing to park at home more often due to the need for social distancing and home working. We’re facing exceptional challenges presented by the coronavirus and we all need to play a role in responding to that. Our parking teams are adapting and re-focusing their efforts to help our communities through this challenge.’