Should motorists be fined for parking on the pavement?

Drivers in Scotland could be fined £100 for parking on the pavement from today under new laws.

The Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 bans pavement parking, double parking and parking at dropped kerbs, with certain exemptions designated by Scottish councils.

It means that from Monday, 11th December, councils across the country can begin enforcing the law.

As a result, drivers could be fined £100 for these parking behaviours; reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.

The Scottish Government’s minister for transport Fiona Hyslop said: “The message here is clear: pavement parking is unsafe, unfair and illegal, and you could be fined up to £100 for it.

“We’re highlighting the danger that illegal pavement parking poses to pavement users, and in particular those with mobility issues or visual impairments, or parents pushing prams and buggies.”

What are your views? Is pavement parking an issue where you live? Do you think this law should be introduced across the UK?