Town warns capelin-chasers: Don't park on wrong side of road

With capelinaficionados waiting for the silvery fish to start rolling in earnest, a Newfoundland town has a pre-emptive warning: Park properly or prepare to be towed.

The capelinaren't flooding Middle Cove Beach yet, but the Town of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove issued a reminderFriday morning to fish fans to park in designated areas. The town is also warning people not to leave their vehicles in the no-parking zoneon the north side the ocean side of Marine Drive.

Last year, traffic congestion was amajor headache for the townduringcapelinseason.

"In the event of an emergency it is vital that first responders have unimpeded access to Middle Cove Beach as well as the homes located in the community," said a news release from the town on Friday Morning. "Please be advised that the RNC will be ticketing and, if necessary, towing vehicles that are left in the no parking areas."

While Middle Cove Beach awaits the small fish, Witless Bay is already awash in them.