Clamping down on pavement parking
News readers have their say on big issue
A ban on pavement parking has been announced as part of a new transport Bill by the Scottish Government.
The intention is to introduce a national ban on pavement and double parking to make pavements and roads more accessible and safer for pedestrians.
Drivers will also be restricted from leaving their cars more than 50 centimetres from kerbs. Councils will have the powers to issue fines.
However, local authorities will be allowed to have exemptions in some areas.
The News spoke to residents in East Kilbride to see what they thought of it all.
Edward Caffrey from The Village said: “The devil is in the detail really and it depends how it is implemented. I think it could be hard to enforce.”
Thomas Lennon from The Murray said: “I think this is a good thing as pavement parking can cause real problems for pedestrians whether folk with buggies or in wheelchairs.”
Donald Glen, who was visiting family in Calderwood and was with great-grandkids Kenzi, Callum and Lily, said: “There isn’t enough parking for people in the first place. I am not saying it’s right but how easy is it going to be to enforce?”
Louise Gibson from Calderwood said: “I think it’s a positive move but I’d say there often isn’t enough spaces in East Kilbride, although it’s not good generally to go up on kerbs.”
I am not saying it is right but how easy is it going to be to enforce? Donald Glen