Pavement parking ban!

Lancpudn · 16th April 2019, 12:27

A national inquiry is underway to ban parking on pavements.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...t-parking-ban/

topman · 16th April 2019, 13:01

Good, if London can manage, practically, everywhere else can.

planenut · 16th April 2019, 13:03

Sadly, that was three years ago. I have suggested to local Councillors in the past to create a "make a metre" campaign, so that the minimum clearance is kept which would allow push and wheelchairs to move safely.

Enforcement is the key, and I doubt there would be anybody employed around me to do that.

Lancpudn · 16th April 2019, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by planenut

Sadly, that was three years ago. I have suggested to local Councillors in the past to create a "make a metre" campaign, so that the minimum clearance is kept which would allow push and wheelchairs to move safely.

Enforcement is the key, and I doubt there would be anybody employed around me to do that.

Oops! wrong link

. https://www.parliament.uk/business/c...-launch-17-19/

planenut · 16th April 2019, 13:43

I would like to see it pursued as it's a pet-hate of mine, brought about by the selfish actions of some drivers.

I like this and will send my comments......
"Call for written evidence

The Committee is calling for written evidence on the following:

the impact of pavement parking;
the enforcement of pavement parking offences; and
enforcement and, if necessary, reform of traffic regulation orders need to deal with pavement parking.

The closing date to submit written evidence is 14 May 2019."

"Committee contact details

Transport Committee
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA

Telephone: 020 7219 3266
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @CommonsTrans"

Thanks for this Lancpudn.

WillyHeckaslike · 16th April 2019, 14:17

I didn't know that it was legal to park on a public footpath. I think that a rather big clue to town clerks and their relevant employees on the subject is embedded in the very word ... footpath.

rab60bit · 16th April 2019, 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillyHeckaslike

I didn't know that it was legal to park on a public footpath. I think that a rather big clue to town clerks and their relevant employees on the subject is embedded in the very word ... footpath.

It is 'illegal' to drive on a footpath (see RTA's) - somehow that is not translated by cops/and others who can do something about it into "..and how did you manage to lift your vehicle onto the footpath sir?".
I understand that in London (parts of..?) there are By-laws against parking on a footpath but not checked it out.

HarryM1BYT · 16th April 2019, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by planenut

Telephone: 020 7219 3266
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @CommonsTrans"

Thanks for this Lancpudn.

Emailed in support of a pavement parking ban, except where it is completely unavoidable..

HarryM1BYT · 17th April 2019, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

Emailed in support of a pavement parking ban, except where it is completely unavoidable..

I have had an email reply back from them, asking if they could include my submission as evidence for the committee - I have replied yes..

trikey · 16th April 2019, 14:36

This will be impossible to police, I know of roads where pavement parking is a must in order to leave enough room for the traffic to flow.

Let’s all park on the road and block the way for the emergency services, about time these jobsworths enforced some proper rules and regulations.

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planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,955 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	Sadly, that was three years ago. I have suggested to local Councillors in the past to create a "make a metre" campaign, so that the minimum clearance is kept which would allow push and wheelchairs to move safely. Enforcement is the key, and I doubt there would be anybody employed around me to do that.

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planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,955 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	I would like to see it pursued as it's a pet-hate of mine, brought about by the selfish actions of some drivers. I like this and will send my comments...... "Call for written evidence The Committee is calling for written evidence on the following: the impact of pavement parking; the enforcement of pavement parking offences; and enforcement and, if necessary, reform of traffic regulation orders need to deal with pavement parking. The closing date to submit written evidence is 14 May 2019." "Committee contact details Transport Committee House of Commons London SW1A 0AA Telephone: 020 7219 3266 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @CommonsTrans" Thanks for this Lancpudn.

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WillyHeckaslike This is my second home Rovers 75 & 25 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wearside Posts: 4,522 Thanks: 543 Thanked 709 Times in 511 Posts	I didn't know that it was legal to park on a public footpath. I think that a rather big clue to town clerks and their relevant employees on the subject is embedded in the very word ... footpath.