Parking on dropped kerbs

From 2 August 2010 the Council started issuing Penalty Charge Notices to drivers who park on the carriageway adjacent to a dropped kerb which has been provided to assist pedestrians crossing the carriageway or vehicles entering or leaving the carriageway.

This enforcement action is being taken by the Council in response to complaints received from members of the public who have their driveways blocked, and to ensure that minimum inconvenience is caused to pedestrians, wheelchair and motability scooter users and those pushing prams and pushchairs.

Residents whose drives are blocked by a parked vehicle can contact the Council’s Helpline on 01992 785577. Residents will be required to give their name, address, contact number and a description of the vehicle and the registration number if possible.

A Civil Enforcement Officer will attend as soon as practicable during normal operating hours 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. If it is considered that a contravention has occurred, a Penalty Charge Notice will be issued and a penalty charge of £70 will be issued.