With parking spaces fiercely fought over in the Watford area some drivers continue to outdo themselves.

Our latest fails round-up, aided by a politely-named group, includes motorists plonking their vehicles in cycle lanes, by traffic lights and in the middle of a roads.

There is also a classic double-bayer, someone blocking the pavement by an elderly people sign, and another parked so close to its neighbour it looks like a boxing face-off.

Laugh, or rage, at the worst below.

Watford Observer: You're not meant to literally follow the arrow! You're not meant to literally follow the arrow!

Watford Observer: Not a fan of cycle lanes.Not a fan of cycle lanes.

Watford Observer: Really?Really?

Watford Observer: Facing the wrong way, by a traffic light, on a double-yellow and the pavement. Fine otherwise.Facing the wrong way, by a traffic light, on a double-yellow and the pavement. Fine otherwise.

Watford Observer: Apparently the car was eventually moved... to a disabled bay.Apparently the car was eventually moved... to a disabled bay.

Watford Observer: Every little helps.Every little helps.

Watford Observer: Not this driver's most thoughtful moment...Not this driver's most thoughtful moment...

Watford Observer: Not great.Not great.

Watford Observer: Reportedly Bushey's favourite parking spot.Reportedly Bushey's favourite parking spot.

Watford Observer: Good luck getting back in there! Good luck getting back in there!

Watford Observer: Not the smartest parking place.Not the smartest parking place.

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