Pavement parking fines targeted at drivers in one UK area from Monday




Councillor John Armour, Policy Lead for Roads, Transport and Amenity Services, said: "We’re asking people to do the right thing for others.

"In the main, pavement parking is not malicious, but we all need to be aware that it can have a serious impact on individuals. Research by charities clearly shows a great many people’s lives are affected by it on a daily basis. 

"Cars parked on pavements, or at dropped kerbs, can prevent people from getting out and about safely and independently. Please consider this if it was a member of your family that was impacted."

Officials in Argyll and Bute claim that pavement parking can be dangerous as it forces vulnerable pedestrians into the middle of the road. 

They stress there is also a financial burden with the heavy weight of motor vehicles destroying pavements.

Argyll and Bute is spread across the second largest local authority area in Scotland with a whopping 690,946 hectares of land. 

The region is just north of Glasgow and is estimated to have a population of over 87,000 individuals.

The Council states that the new laws will apply to parked and stationary vehicles, even if a car engine is running. 

They stress that the rules will apply to individuals whether or not the driver is with the vehicle at the time. 

However, there are still some instances where pavement parking may still be permitted. 

This includes vehicles being used by the emergency services or registered to a medical practitioner providing urgent care. 

Vehicles being used to conduct roadworks or models providing assistance in the event of an accident will also be exempt.



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Posted: 2025-03-02 14:27:12

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