Scotland - Pavement parking ban
The Scottish Government has launched a public information campaign to make drivers aware they could be fined £100 for pavement parking from 11 December.
The Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 bans pavement parking, double parking and parking at dropped kerbs, with certain exemptions designated by local authorities - for example to ensure safe access for emergency vehicles.
From 11 December 2023, local authorities can begin enforcing the law, which means drivers could be fined £100 for these parking behaviours; reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.
Scotland is the first country in the UK to make pavement parking illegal nationwide.
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