Fines are set to be dished out for drivers who park on the pavement in Scotland as the government prepares to legislate against the action this year.
Many experts have called on the UK Government to follow suit after Scotland originally announced its intention to ban pavement parking and dropped kerbs in 2019.
Ex-Transport Secretary Michael Matheson said a ban would not be enforced before the end of 2023.
Brits could be fined for a simple parking error
Jonathan Brady
Walking charity Living Streets said a 2022 consultation resulted in a ban not coming into effect until December 2024.
The charity have called on the Government to act and ban the action before 2023, saying any further delays would be “unacceptable”.
Parking on pavements and causing an obstruction is already punishable, something that is outlined in the Highway Code.
Rule 244 of the Highway Code states drivers “must not park partially or wholly on the pavement in London”.
Parking on the pavement can have ramifications for pedestrians due to the obstruction it causes, especially those in wheelchairs or with visual impairments.
The same rules are applied to goods vehicles, as vehicles with a maximum laden weight of over 7.5 tonnes (including any trailer) must not be parked on a verge, pavement or any land situated between carriageways, without police permission.
The only exception granted is when parking is required for loading and unloading, where the vehicle must not be left unattended.
