When does a public layby become a private truck and van park? This is happening a lot in Newton Aycliffe with drivers parking commercial vehicles for  days at a time, which means no one else can use the layby.
Some also obstruct the entry/exit road by parking on the path, making it hard to get past either by foot or by car. It also presents visual problems getting past these large vehicles. Families with pushchairs have to go into the road putting their lives at risk! They also park on the grass which looks unsightly.
Laybys are really meant for short stay visitors who can park their cars safely off the main road.