Drivers in Scotland are being alerted about impending changes to parking laws that could result in high fines and be implemented before the end of the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In December of last year, nationwide legislation was enacted throughout Scotland, giving councils the authority to police improper parking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This covers parking on sidewalks, on verges that separate roadways from pavements, at crossing locations and by double parking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new regulations went into effect on December 11, 2023, and to inform drivers of the changes in the law, a nationwide parking campaign was started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Scottish capital’s drivers are being forewarned once again as Edinburgh Council will start enforcing these regulations on Monday, January 29. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following requests from charities and organisations dedicated to traffic safety in recent years, the pavement parking regulations were implemented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Double parking or leaving a car on the pavement might make it unsafe for people to go through their area and down the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Families with young children and those with disabilities may find it especially dangerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parking attendants will have the authority to issue penalty fee notices to vehicles that are double parked, parked on pavements, or parked on certain verges at crossing locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The parking ticket will be issued at the national level of \u00a3100, although this will be reduced to \u00a350 if it is paid within the first 14 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It will follow a similar process to existing parking tickets currently issued across the Scottish capital.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Drivers in Scotland are being alerted about impending changes to parking laws that could result in high fines and be implemented before the end of the month. In December of … <\/p>\n