Pavement Parking is unsafe, unfair and illegal.
Pavement Parking is unsafe, unfair and illegal, It can force people onto the road and increases the risk of accidents.
Parking on the pavement affects people daily. It can force people onto the road and increases the risk of accidents. It is especially difficult for disabled people, parents with children and people with limited mobility to get past a parked vehicle. Parking safely in a designated space can help keep the pavements accessible for all.
The facts
- It is illegal to park on the pavement and at dropped kerbs, and to double park.
- Even if you think you’ve left enough space or won’t be there for long, pavement parking risks harm to people who use the pavement.
- There are exemptions. In some cases it may be necessary to park on the pavement, for example if you are a medical professional. Local authorities will also designate certain areas where parking on the pavement is permitted, which will be clearly marked.
From Monday, you could be fined for parking on the pavement in Scotland.
You could face a penalty fine of £100 for parking on the pavement, at dropped kerbs or double parking.
