Overview
- A new campaign and early day motion from Liberal Democrat MPs urges a default ban on pavement parking in England with local exemptions and civil enforcement by councils.
- The motion criticises the lack of progress since a Government consultation closed in November 2020 and calls for ministers to publish a timetable for legislative action.
- At the time of reporting, 32 MPs had signed the motion, largely Liberal Democrats, with Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy among the backers.
- Rules currently vary: pavement parking is generally illegal in London, while elsewhere councils must deploy Traffic Regulation Orders with signage to issue penalty charge notices.
- Supporters highlight risks to pedestrians, disabled people and emergency access, while industry voices argue fines alone are weak deterrents and advocate driver education, more off‑street parking and resident permit schemes.