Edinburgh is planning to ban vehicles from parking on the city's pavements, with drivers facing a £100 fine for breaching the rules. The ban will also include double parking and parking at dropped kerbs, but exemptions will be made for delivery drivers and emergency vehicles. The local authority aims to make the roads and pavements more accessible for all.
Edinburgh is set to completely ban vehicles from parking on the city's pavements. Under plans drawn up by the local authority, drivers who breach the parking controls and mount the kerb will face a £100 fine. Double parking and parking at dropped kerbs will also be banned, although exemptions will be made for delivery drivers who do not block the footway and emergency vehicles. National regulations are set to come into force on 11 December.
The City of Edinburgh Council's Transport and Environment Committee will debate the plans on Thursday, with implementation and enforcement expected to begin in January 2024. The local authority said it surveyed 5,217 streets and found that pavement parking was a significant issue on more than 500 of them. Pavement parking can cause particular challenges for those with mobility issues, older people and parents with pushchairs. Councillor Scott Arthur, transport and environment convener, said: 'Implementing these new parking restrictions is part of our commitment to ensure Edinburgh's roads and pavements are accessible for all
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