Call for ban on pavement parking

MPs have called for a ban across the country on pavement parking.

The Department for Transport has conducted a review into this issue, which has an impact on people with mobility or visual impairments. It will be announcing its next steps regarding pavement parking ‘over the coming months.’

The Commons’ Transport Committee spoke to affected people and said: ‘Pavement parking can have a considerable impact on people's lives and their ability to safely leave their homes. People are at risk of social isolation if they feel unable to leave their homes safely or are physically prevented from doing so. While pavement parking can be a necessity in some areas, it should not be allowed to happen where it has a significant adverse impact on people's lives.’