Drivers have blocked firefighters from rushing towards an emergency after "inconsiderate" parking.
The warning comes after the neighbourhood policing team in Malmesbury discovered emergency services were unable to drive on certain roads due to poor parking.
Wiltshire Police joined Malmesbury Fire Crew on Monday, July 28 following several reports of dangerous parking in the town.
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The fire engine was unable to access one of the roads as two vehicles has been "parked in an inconsiderate manner" and caused a blockade.
A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: "Over the last few weeks your local Neighbourhood Policing Team have received reports across several locations in Malmesbury about dangerous parking.
"On Monday (28/07), your local Neighbourhood Policing Team joined Malmesbury Fire Crew and drove around the concerned location.
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"The team drove along Dark Lane, Hudson Road, Avon Road, Parliament Road, Sir Bernard Lovell and Loiret Crescent.
"On this occasion two vehicles were parked in an inconsiderate manner which prevented the Fire Engine gaining access to the road.
"Please remember when parking your vehicles that emergency vehicles may need to pass."
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