The Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 makes it illegal to park on the pavement in Scotland, as well as double parking and at dropped kerbs designed to allow pedestrians to cross the road safely. The law does not apply to dropped kerbs at private driveways.
The Transport Act 2019 makes it illegal to park on the pavement in Scotland, as well as double parking and at dropped kerbs designed to allow pedestrians to cross the road safely. The law does not apply to dropped kerbs at private driveways.To inform drivers ahead of enforcement starting, parking attendants will place warning notices on vehicles parked illegally.
“If the pavement is blocked by a parked car, people may have to step into the road to walk around it which puts lives at risk. Dropped kerbs give access for wheelchairs and buggies to cross the road safely, so if cars park over them it creates an unnecessary hazard.” The plans have been supported by road safety organisations and accessibility charities like Living Streets and Guide Dogs.
Kevin Lafferty, CEO of national walking charity Paths for All, spoke highly of the new pavement parking ban and how it will benefit walkers, cyclists and those using wheelchairs.
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