THREE cars were towed after drivers ignored overnight parking bans in Weymouth, it has emerged.

Dorset Council's Highways maintenance teams moved in to begin resurfacing work around Alexandra Gardens, on The Esplanade in Weymouth, on Tuesday night last week.

A tow-away zone had been put in place for the three days while the work was being carried out.

READ MORE: "Unfortunately you will be towed": Drivers warned not to park in roadworks area

Despite the tow-away zone and cones reminding people not to stop there, cars were still parked along on the Alexandra Garden loop.

On Wednesday, Dorset Council put out a warning to drivers which said: "Many cars ignored the 'no waiting' cones and continued to park in the area despite there being a tow-away zone in operation.

"We need to repair the road and will be removing cars in the way over the next few evenings. Please help us and yourselves by not parking in this area overnight."

Three drivers continued to ignore the signs and had their cars towed as a result, council bosses confirmed.

A spokesman for Dorset Council said: "We had to remove three vehicles. After consultation with colleagues in parking services, they were moved to the Pavilion car park.

"No penalty charge notices were issued to the three vehicles and we attempted to contact all three owners prior to moving."

For information on the upcoming roadworks taking place across the Dorset Council area, visit the Dorset Council website.