Dangers of pavement parking

Early day motion 1168, tabled 19 November 2020 by Barry Sheerman (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 31 members.

That this House recognises the problems caused by pavement parking in communities across the UK; is concerned about the impact of pavement parking on the most vulnerable members of our society, particularly the elderly, those living with sight loss and people with wheelchairs and buggies; notes that pavement parking is already banned across the 32 London boroughs; further notes that the Scottish Parliament passed legislation to ban pavement parking in 2019 which will come into effect in 2021; welcomes Living Streets’ campaign to ban pavement parking in England; is aware that the current rules against obstruction are not fit for purpose and the Department for Transport is consulting on proposals to change them, including a ban on pavement parking; and calls on the Government to act swiftly to put an end to this dangerous practice.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, Liberal Democrat 4, Labour/Co-operative 3, Scottish National Party 2, Green 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.