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Published 13:21 3 Feb 2022 GMT
While rules in England and Wales are expected to be initiated later this year, Scotland will see the change in 2023/Via UnSplash[/caption]
“However, without a clearer understanding of the law around pavement parking, it’ll be hard to implement fines to drivers who break the rules.”
He noted that the current laws are “quite confusing”, given that parking on the pavement is often thought of as just frowned upon, despite being illegal in London and other select areas across the UK.
He continued: “With consultations ongoing for England and Wales, with Scotland already pioneering the way to make a big change, drivers should be wary that changes could come into force sooner rather than later.
“Councils will be given a bigger responsibility and penalty charges could be issued.
“The laws around parking on pavements is just one of many new driving laws coming into effect this year, with road user safety at the forefront of each.”
While rules in England and Wales are expected to be initiated later this year, Scotland will see the change in 2023.
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