By Declan Carey
The Salford roads where thousands of drivers are getting parking fines have been revealed. A freedom of information request submitted by the Local Democracy Reporting Service found that Salford council made more than 拢1.1m last year from around 40,000 parking fines in total. Michigan Avenue in Salford Quays was named the worst place in the city for problem parking, where the council issued 1,394 fines between June 2024 and 2025. The road is close to the growing number of tower blocks and new developments in the Quays neighbourhood, as well as being the entrance to several businesses. Never miss a story with the MEN’s daily Catch Up newsletter – get it in your inbox by signing up here It was closely followed by the council鈥檚 car park off Stott Lane opposite Salford Royal Hospital, where there were 1,351 penalties handed out to drivers. Ordsall Lane, between the busy Trafford Road and Regent Road came in third, with nearly 1,100 parking fines issued within 12 months. Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) of 拢50 or 拢70 can be issued to drivers breaking parking rules in Salford, depending on how severe the problem is. These are reduced by 50 per cent to either 拢25 or 拢35 if paid on or before 14 days of the PCN issue date. Join our Traffic and Travel WhatsApp group HERE Several schemes are taking place in Salford to try and reduce the city鈥檚 reliance on cars. This includes plans to transform the banks along the River Irwell into a series of walking routes and a new park. A massive project is also taking place on Chapel Street where the council is installing new bike lanes, extra pedestrian facilities, and space for buses. Salford Rise is another major project , where a landmark bridge is being built across Frederick Road to create new walking and cycling connections. Salford council was approached for comment. **** Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That’s why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable , highlighting the best of what we do – bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don’t miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you’ll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.