Drivers could soon face fines up to £100 for pavement parking
Drivers in England will soon face fines for parking on pavements due to new powers issued to councils by the government.
Currently, pavement parking is banned in London and Scotland, but local authorities in the rest of England can only place restrictions on certain streets.
Now, ministers are making plans to outlaw pavement parking in the rest of the country.
Pavement parking can make it difficult for pedestrians with mobility issues or parents with prams to walk on the path without going into the road. The new plans are intended to make streets safer for all road users.
Fines for pavement parking in London are typically around £100. The new rules will give councils the power to set their own penalties.
Local Transport Minister, Lilian Greenwood, said:
“Clear pavements are essential for people to move around safely and independently, whether that’s a parent with a pushchair, someone using a wheelchair, or a blind or partially sighted person.
“That’s why we’re giving local authorities the power to crack down on problem pavement parking, allowing more people to travel easily and safely and get to where they need to go.”
The new powers are expected to come into in 2026.
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