{"id":249173,"date":"2023-12-20T16:48:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T16:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=249173"},"modified":"2023-12-20T16:48:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T16:48:57","slug":"london-councils-issue-8-5million-in-fines-for-drivers-parking-on-the-pavement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/london-councils-issue-8-5million-in-fines-for-drivers-parking-on-the-pavement\/","title":{"rendered":"London councils issue \u00a38.5million in fines for drivers parking on the pavement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The motoring publication Autocar has found that London councils raked in almost \u00a38.5million in fines from drivers parking on the pavements in 12 months.<\/p>\n

From November 2022 to November 2023, the company found that 170,000 Penalty Charge Notices were issued to motorists for pavement parking in the capital alone.<\/p>\n

Mark Tisshaw, Autocar editor, highlighted that a growing number of parts in the UK are introducing a similar ban.<\/p>\n

He explained: \u201cScotland is following London\u2019s lead by clamping down on pavement parking, which can have serious consequences for pedestrians – especially those with reduced mobility.<\/p>\n

\u201cDrivers across the country \u2013 in both rural and urban areas \u2013 need to understand the rules to avoid being fined.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Highway Code states that motorists must not park their vehicle with at least one wheel on the pavement, which could force pedestrians to walk onto the road.<\/p>\n

According to the figures, the Borough of Newham saw the most fines issued for on-pavement parking during the 12-month period, with the council receiving \u00a3936,391.<\/p>\n

However, despite the large amount of money raised from motorists who park on the pavement, Autocar highlighted that nearly a third of fines have yet to be paid.<\/p>\n

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To help clamp down on the number of drivers committing the offence, a new law in Scotland introduced a \u00a3100 fine for motorists who break this rule when parking.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere in the UK, motorists typically face a \u00a350 Fixed Penalty Notice for pavement parking, which can be issued by the police, council or the DVLA.<\/p>\n

Autocar noted that any profits made from parking fines must be used to fund services such as off-street parking spaces, public transport, or highway maintenance.<\/p>\n