William Eichler 29 January 2024

Edinburgh first to enforce pavement parking ban

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Edinburgh City Council has become the first local authority in Scotland to enforce a ban on pavement parking.

From today, motorists who park on any of the city’s pavements will face a £100 fine, which will be reduced to £50 if paid within the first 14 days.

The measure has been introduced to make it easier for pedestrians and people with mobility issues to make their way unhindered along Edinburgh’s streets.

Scott Arthur, City of Edinburgh Council's transport and environment convener, said: 'This is a change that we’ve wanted to make for a long time, and I’ve heard from many people who say it will make their day-to-day life much easier. It will make our streets safer for everyone, in particular those with visual impairments or mobility issues, and I’m delighted that reports of pavement parking are already coming down.

'Now the restrictions are in place, we are relying on the public to park safely and considerately, making sure not to block any roads. We’ll continue to monitor streets across the city to make sure the impacts on the wider network are minimal.'

The Transport (Scotland) Act, passed in 2019, banned pavement parking, double parking and parking at dropped kerbs.

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