The Bermuda Police Service has issued a response to a group calling themselves the `Senior Five' who this week raised complaints about people parking their cars on sidewalks.

The anonymous group sent letters to both the Police and the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs questioning why these illegal parkers were not being ticketed as the cars create dangerous situations for pedestrians.

Yesterday Police released a statement saying that the letter sent by the Senior Five had been received "but it was a copy forwarded from the Ministry of Labour, Home Affairs and Public Safety, and not directly from any member of the anonymous group, the `Senior Five'''.

Police are taking note however of the group's concerns.

"The traffic enforcement units and traffic wardens from Central Division were subsequently made aware of this problem and have been paying particular attention to these areas,'' said the statement.

The Senior Five has in particular highlighted sidewalk parking on Parsons Road, Cavendish Road and Tee Street near an area of construction.

Officers "have taken the appropriate action where the offences have been committed'', said the statement released yesterday.

While the Senior Five may have achieved their goals, the Police are suggesting that the group might have been more up front.

"Police certainly appreciate information from members of the public regarding traffic offences,'' said the statement. "But it would be very helpful if those individuals behind the letter would personally contact Police and discuss a solution openly, rather than indirectly through the media.'' The Senior Five said in their letter to The Royal Gazette that they contacted the media only after they believed no action was being taken by the Police Service or Minister Paula Cox.