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Thousands of UK drivers face £100 fine today thanks to brand new parking rules

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Last updated: March 24, 2025 2:07 pm
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Published: March 24, 2025
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The decision comes after the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 made it illegal to park on the pavement in Scotland. 

Councillor Helen Loughran, Convener of the Environment and Climate Change Committee praised the new legislation. 

Helen said: “The law aims to make our roads safer for pedestrians by avoiding having to step into the road to walk around parked cars.

“This is a particular issue for people with a visual impairment, families with children and buggies and wheelchair users. It is vital we take this action to prevent accidents in our communities and keep pedestrians safe.”

Motorists have not been allowed to park on the pavements in North Lanarkshire since January although fines have not been issued. 

Instead, attendants have only been placing warning notices on vehicles stopped on the pavement to remind them of the new rules. 

However, there will be no such leniency any longer with motorists to be hit with £100 fines if they are caught out. 

But, North Lanarkshire Council has confirmed that penalty fines could be reduced to £50 if motorists pay the rate within 14 days.

South Lanarkshire Council introduced fines for pavement parking last week on March 17 after reporting thousands had been issued warning notices. 

Parking attendants have apparently issued more than 2,000 warning notices to drivers parking on around 350 streets since the start of 2024. 

Transport Scotland said pavement parking legislation was “aimed at promoting, supporting and advancing the rights of pedestrians”.

They said the policy aims to “ensure that our pavements and roads are accessible for all.”

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