‘UNBELIEVABLE’ double yellow lines have appeared in Chipping Sodbury today, sparking disbelief among motorists.

The lines look as though they have been painted around cars parked on the town's chippings rather than in a straight line down Broad Street.

They were installed this morning (Wednesday, December 2) and have already created a stir on social media.

Taxi driver Paul White, of Streetcar Taxis, told the Gazette: “I just can’t believe it, they are unbelievable.

“In a lovely market town like Chipping Sodbury someone has just come along early this morning and done this.”

Cones were put out on the road this morning preventing drivers from parking in the way while the work was carried out, however, some vehicles parked on the chippings overnight remained.

“It is like they couldn’t be bothered to wait for the cars to move,” added Mr White.

“What annoys me is that it took us 18 months to get a taxi rank installed in Chipping Sodbury and the same amount of time to get the word taxi added to a bus lane at the junction of Heron Way and Kennedy Way.

“But this took 10 minutes and was done without any consultation.”

The Gazette has asked South Gloucestershire Council to respond to complaints about the new double yellow lines.

The chippings are believed to be owned by the Duke of Beaufort and the lines have prompted calls for the Duke to address the ongoing issue of cars parking on them all day.

Let us know what you think of the lines. Comment here or email sodbury@gazetteseries.co.uk