Overview

• The Department for Transport said it has commissioned new research on pavement parking and will update on nationwide policy as soon as possible.
• Labour ministers have signalled support for a nationwide prohibition and have indicated details of a decision will be announced soon.
• Guide Dogs urged a UK-wide ban, noting only London and Scotland currently prohibit pavement parking and citing safety risks for people with sight loss and other pedestrians.
• An RAC survey found 83% of drivers want action, with 42% backing an England-wide ban and 41% preferring stronger local powers to restrict parking on specific roads.
• A YouGov poll for Guide Dogs reported 74% of councillors in areas without clear rules want new powers, while many call current Traffic Regulation Order processes costly and slow.