The UK Government is considering a nationwide ban on pavement parking, citing it as an issue to be addressed nationally. Strategic Authorities are expected to lead the implementation of consistent enforcement measures across their areas. The move follows a 2020 consultation and recent research indicating strong public support for a ban.
Strategic Authorities could enforce pavement parking ban at a national levelThe Government is set to bring in a nationwide pavement ban as part of its move toward devolution.
Although the response to that consultation – which closed in November 2020 - remains unknown at present, a survey published this month found just 18 per cent of motorists would be against the move. Reasons for being in favour of a pavement parking ban include concerns around the accessibility of pavements for vulnerable pedestrians, as well as limitations on pedestrians being able to cross the road safely.
RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share England is currently behind Scotland and Wales when it comes to pavement parking bans. Wales is currently under a period of consultation, but as of April 2023, the Welsh government decided to delay the consultation until 2024. However, there are some pavement parking ban trials underway in Cardiff on certain roads.Glasgow's ban on pavement parking extends across the whole city, with just a few streets exempt and some still under review as the rollout continues
Haigh previously told MPs on the Transport Committee: 'I completely recognise how important it is for accessibility. By doing so, it puts these pedestrians at greater risk when stepping into the road and oncoming traffic - a hazard to blind and partially sighted people. Julie Pilsworth, 45, from Grimsby is registered blind after she was diagnosed with glaucoma, and, due to a catalogue of health problems also uses a mobility chair.Maeve, Julie's guide dog for four years, helps Julie navigate while she's out and about, allowing her to independently visit places like the doctors, shops or the chemist to collect Ash's medication.
Maeve is specially trained to stop if she does not believe Julie's chair can fit passed a car parked on the pavement For Julie, experiencing pavement parking is dehumanising and is exacerbated by the lack of community awareness.
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