Pavement Parking
What action can be taken against pavement parking?
If there are waiting restrictions (yellow lines) on the highway adjacent to the pavement then the Police would be able to issue a Parking Ticket as a vehicle parked in this manner is in contravention of the traffic order. Waiting restrictions cover the highway from centre of highway to back of footpath.
If there are no waiting restrictions on the highway adjacent to the pavement, this should also be taken up with the Police as it constitutes obstruction which is an enforceable offence.
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 or 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
Obstructed pavements
Streetworks, roadworks, skips, scaffolds, hoardings, advertising boards and building materials that block the pavement are all considered to be causing an obstruction to pedestrians.
If you have any problem with a pavement being obstructed by any of the above please contact the Streetworks Co-ordinator using the details on the right or email: street.works@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.
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