Urgent fine warning over strict parking laws that could see drivers hit with £100 tickets
AN URGENT fine warning has been issued over strict parking laws that could see drivers hit with £100 tickets.
British drivers are soon to be slapped with a hefty fine if they park on the pavement.
Drivers will be faced with a £100 fine this year if they are caught parked with their cars’ wheels on the pavement.
The Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 has only just banned motors from parking on the pavement – as well as outlawing double parking and stopping next to dropped kerbs.
But motor insurance expert Louise Thomas from Confused.com has warned other parts of the UK could face the same law.
She said: “It’s great that Scotland has introduced a ban on pavement parking. It means people who have a disability or mobility issues, and people with children don’t have to go into the road to get past cars.
“It’s already illegal to park on the pavement in London, but it’s unclear whether other countries are going to follow Scotland’s lead.”
Drivers in Scotland could be hit with a £100 fine from this year if they are caught parked with their cars’ wheels on the pavement.
But they will not receive any penalty points on their driving licence.
However, the expert said if parked cars on the road injure pedestrians in any way, the driver could be penalised.
And in the worst case scenario, motorists risk having their licence taken away.
As a result, Mr Thomas warned the ban could cause a spike in insurance prices.
The average premium for a motorist that has been convicted for leaving their vehicle in a dangerous place is already £1,491.
As part of the parking crackdown, Brits will face 20mph speed limits implemented in urban areas.
It follows their introduction in Wales and Scotland in 2023.
Wirral council previously announced 1,000 roads with a reduction in the speed limit during 2024.
Councillor Andrew Gant said: “This is another landmark movement for our 20mph policy. We believe these changes will make these towns and villages safer, quieter, and less polluted places and will encourage more people to cycle and walk.”
Louise added that the Welsh Government claimed the move saw road casualties plummet after the lower speed limit.
She said: “According to the Welsh Government, the 20mph zones could reduce collisions by 40 percent annually.
“This might have a positive impact on car insurance premiums, as fewer collisions mean fewer claims. This might help your individual premiums but could also lower the cost of insurance overall.”