Pavement parking legislation

From Monday 6 January 2025, it is illegal to park on pavements in Scotland. This also includes parking at dropped kerbs and double parking. If you park incorrectly in South Lanarkshire, you could be fined up to £100. The rules apply to all public and privately owned roads and footpaths.

These changes are in place to keep pavements clear and safe, especially for people using wheelchairs, mobility aids and buggies.

What you cannot do

You must not:

• park with one or more wheels on any part of the pavement or grass verge
• double park by stopping alongside another vehicle
• park more than 50 centimetres from the edge of the road, such as from a kerb or white line
• park at crossing points where kerbs are dropped on both sides, or where the road is raised to pavement level

When limited exceptions apply

Some vehicles can park this way only if there is no other practical option, and they keep at least 1.5 metres clear on the pavement for pedestrians.

These include vehicles used for:

• emergency services
• road works, waste collection or Royal Mail deliveries
• urgent or emergency healthcare
• loading or unloading goods for up to 20 minutes
• assisting at an accident or breakdown

Only emergency situations allow parking across dropped kerbs.

Taxis and disabled badge holders

Taxis and blue badge holders are not exempt. Drivers must always park correctly.

Signs and enforcement

We only place signs where there is a formal exemption. We can issue penalty charge notices at any time of day.

The fine is £100, reduced to £50 if you pay within 14 days.

Contact us

If you have a parking question, use our online parking enquiry form.

You can also read the full committee report for more details.