Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council reports that thousands of parking fines are issued over a bank holiday weekend as visitors go to the seaside. The council says many drivers park illegally despite nearby car parks being available. According to the council, the enforcement activity targets vehicles left in restricted or inappropriate parking areas, contributing to the high number of penalties recorded during the period. The report highlights the contrast between the council’s claim of empty car parks in the area and the number of fines issued to motorists who chose to park where parking rules were not followed. The council frames the action as part of managing demand and traffic during a busy public holiday, when visitor numbers are higher. The reports do not cite specific totals beyond describing them as “thousands,” nor do they detail individual locations or whether the fines relate to particular parking offences. The overall account is that the bank holiday brings large crowds, and the council responds with parking enforcement leading to a substantial volume of fines.