Drivers all over England face fines if they block pavements, with councils set to be given new powers to crack down on a “scourge” of pavement parking.
Ministers have put forward plans to outlaw pavement parking in all areas outside London, with officials saying that it will improve safety for pedestrians, especially those using wheelchairs or parents with prams.
Currently, only London and Scotland have banned drivers from parking on pavements. But councils in the rest of England can only restrict it on certain streets. Under the new proposals, local transport authorities will have the freedom to crack down on the worst offenders.
Laws at the moment only allow police to fine drivers who leave a vehicle in a dangerous position or create an obstruction, with fines typically around £100. Councils will have the power to set their own fines.
“Pavement parking has been a daily hazard for too many people, pushing wheelchair users into the road, blocking parents with prams, and making journeys needlessly difficult for those with visual impairments,” Communities Secretary Steve Reed told The i Paper. “This is an issue communities are facing across the country, not just in London, so we’re empowering local leaders everywhere to make their streets safer and tackle the scourge of pavement parking.”
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