Highland Council issues pavement parking warning
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Highland Council's parking enforcement team is reminding drivers that pavement parking is now an offence.
Since yesterday the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 has prohibited pavement parking, double parking, and parking at dropped kerbs, and anyone caught can face a £100 fine.
Chairman of the council’s economy and infrastructure committee, Councillor Ken Gowans, is also highlighting the dangers that such parking poses to pavement users.
He said: “Pavement parking is unsafe, unfair and now illegal.
"Many people face daily difficulties with pavement parking.
"It is dangerous and frustrating, especially for those with impairments or limited mobility.
"It can force people to take unnecessary risks. For example, people using wheelchairs and buggies or prams without access to dropped kerbs can be forced onto the road, risking their safety.
“Even if you think you’ve left enough space or won’t be there for long, don’t fall foul of the new law and risk being fined.
"Our parking enforcement team have provided details on the council website, and I urge all drivers to make themselves familiar with the new regulations.
"We hope everyone will consider others and there will limited need for enforcement.”
Anyone parking on a pavement risks a fine of £100, or £50 if they pay it within 14 days.
Information on the rollout of enforcement is available here
Members of the public can report parking issues here
