A “mystery” artist has been painting over yellow lines in a street with little parking.
The unidentified painter has been working in Park Place, Margate, where residents say finding a spot for their cars is difficult.
A mystery painter has covered up yellow lines in Park Place, Margate. Picture: Carole Laker
Carole Laker, who lives in the area, says she pictures someone “out in the dead of night with their tin of paint”.
Thanet District Council (TDC) went out to repaint the yellow lines after the first incident earlier this month.
However, soon after, they were painted back to black by the disgruntled resident.
The authority says anyone who sees that lines have been covered should report it to them.
Ms Laker said: “All along our road are yellow lines so no one can park, except for in a couple of places.
The council came and restored the lines in Park Place, Margate. Picture: Carole Laker
“A couple of weeks ago, somebody painted over one of the yellow lines.
“The council then came out and cleared it off and restored the yellow lines, and now the mystery painter has been at it again.
“It makes me laugh to picture someone out in the dead of night with their tin of paint.
“Is this a personal vendetta? How long will the yellow line saga go on for?”
The portion which has been painted is a single yellow line, which means parking is restricted to certain hours.
“Residents who note any such activity should report it to TDC…”
The council has said that any lines which have been erased will be restored by its team.
“I can imagine someone thinking ‘I want to park outside my own house and not be restricted by these blooming lines – what can I do?’”, Ms Laker said.
The retiree says she and others in the street have found the whole incident “really funny”.
The council did not say whether it would consider putting in CCTV to spot the unidentified painter.
Yellow lines have been mysteriously painted in Park Place, Margate. Picture: Carole Laker
However, a spokesman said: “Appropriate parking restrictions are in place in towns and villages to support parking, both off-street and on-street, while removing risks such as congestion, access, and safety.
“This includes the use of double-yellow lines. Parking where there are double-yellow lines is an offence, and penalty charge notices can be issued.
“In the event that double-yellow lines have been covered or erased without authorisation, they will be repainted.
“Residents who note any such activity should report it to TDC.”