GARDAI are appealing to motorists to park responsibly at designated areas near beaches.

The appeal comes after vehicles were abandoned on the approach to Banna carpark over the last couple of days, despite bollards in place to prohibit parking.

Gardai say this type of parking it makes it difficult for emergency vehicles to gain access to the beach in the event of an emergency.

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They say it also makes it difficult for other road users entering and exiting the public carparks when they have to manoeuvre around vehicles.

Gardaí are warning motorists that if they park their vehicles in areas where it clearly states there are no vehicles to be parked, they will receive a fixed charge notice.