Scotland – Pavement parking ban

November 24, 2023

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.