Obstructed Pavements
Pavements are constructed and provided for pedestrian use.
Illegally parked vehicles cost the Council thousands of pounds a year in damage to paving, damage to grass verges, and cause serious problems for blind, disabled and older people. Vehicles parked on pavements are:
- a hazard to pedestrians causing an obstruction which may result in them having to step off the pavement onto the highway thus putting themselves in danger.
- a hazard by restricting the width of the pavement making it difficult for someone with a pushchair of wheelchair to pass safely - again this person may have to step into the highway to avoid the obstruction.
- a hazard due to the damage caused by driving on and off the pavement - broken flags etc.
A contravention occurs when a vehicle waits on any part of a footway and will be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice and removed to the car pound.
Footway parking is allowed where signs and marking specifically authorise them. In the case of a red route the Council has no powers to take any action and should be taken up with the Police.
Other obtructions on pavements can cause problems for pedestrians - see the dangerous Pavements page on the left.
Repairs are carried out usually within 14 working days, but this is dependent on the nature of the hazard found. If it is considerous dangerous it is usually repaired within 24 hours.
To report a problem please use one of the online forms or telephone us on 020 8356 2897.
Page updated: 14 Feb 2008