Roads and pavements

The Council has a responsibility to keep the roads and footpaths safe to use.

Illegally parked vehicles cost the Council thousands of pounds a year in damage paving, damage grass verges, and cause serious problems for blind, disabled and older people.

Why is pavement parking a problem?

Pavements are constructed and provided for pedestrian use. Vehicles parked on pavements are:

  • a hazard to pedestrians causing an obstruction which may result in them having to step off the pavement onto the highway thus putting themselves in danger.

  • a hazard by restricting the width of the pavement making it difficult for someone with a pushchair of wheelchair to pass safely - again this person may have to step into the highway to avoid the obstruction.

  • a hazard due to the damage caused by driving on and off the pavement - broken flags etc.




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