A new law in Glasgow prohibits parking on pavements, aiming to enhance pedestrian safety. Violators face £100 fines, reduced to £50 for early payment. Exceptions exist for emergencies, deliveries, and short-term stops.
Motorists in Glasgow are facing hefty fines for parking on pavements as a new ban comes into force today. The new rules, effective from January 29, are designed to improve road safety for pedestrians, including individuals with disabilities or those pushing prams or buggies, who may be forced onto the road due to inconsiderate parking. Initially, warning notices will be issued to drivers as they adjust to the changes.
All parking fines, including those for pavement parking, double parking, and drop kerb parking, will amount to £100, with a reduced rate of £50 if paid within fourteen days. Exceptions to the ban exist for emergency service vehicles or waste collection vehicles, postal deliveries, and the delivery of urgent medical assistance. Individuals assisting at an accident or breakdown, or delivering or collecting goods for up to 20 minutes, will also be exempt. There will be no exemption on streets where parking restrictions are already in place or where the road is at least 7.5m (24.6ft) wide - the distance required for a fire engine to pass safely even when cars are parked on both sides of the road. The ban will be enforced across the city, although some streets could be made exempt. According to a map produced by Glasgow City Council, remaining streets are currently undergoing a further phase of assessment to determine if other parking control measures are appropriate before an exemption can be considered. Drivers can check the status of their street online. To be in violation of the rules, a vehicle must have one or more of its wheels touching the pavement. Those who double park or park next to dropped kerbs will also be subject to a fine
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