Drivers who park on Renfrewshire pavements face being fined £100 from November
dailyrecord.co.ukDrivers who park on pavements in Renfrewshire – which don't qualify for an exemption – face being fined £100 from November.
Local authorities have already been given powers to enforce a ban on parking on pavements, double parking and parking at dropped kerbs.
The aim of the Scotland-wide legislation is to prevent inconsiderate parking that forces pedestrians onto the road and increases the risk of accidents.Renfrewshire Council has confirmed its intention to begin enforcement from November.
A penalty charge notice of £100 will be issued but halved if paid within a fortnight. However, exemptions can be granted in streets where there's not enough space for emergency vehicles to achieve access without vehicles parking on the pavement or where there is at least 1.5 metres for pedestrians when a vehicle is parked on the pavement.The local authority has assessed all roads and pavements and identified 22 locations that are being proposed for exemption.
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