Drivers have been warned of new traffic enforcement laws being introduced in less than two weeks which will see rulebreakers fined a hefty charge.
The warning comes after Glasgow City Council officially set a date for its pavement parking ban which, when live, will see offenders fined £100.
The enforcement will become active on January 29 with drivers warned to expect fines after this date. The ban hopes to protect pedestrians and cyclists from bad driving habits.
The parking ban also prohibits drivers from double parking and parking at dropped kerbs, although the law does not apply to dropped kerbs at private driveways.
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Pavement parking ban would help stop pedestrians from going onto the roads GETTYThe parking ban was approved last year with drivers initially issued warnings but from January 29 they will be slapped with full penalties, although it can be reduced by half if paid within a two-week window.
Councillor Angus Millar said: "People with mobility issues or visual impairments, or those who are pushing a buggy or pram for example, will often struggle to get around their community because of pavement parking.
"Forcing people to walk on the carriageway in direct conflict with traffic is unacceptable and enforcing the new restrictions will make our street safer for all road users."
The fines in Glasgow follow other Scottish cities rolling out similar measures with Edinburgh starting its ban in January last year and Aberdeen beginning enforcement in July. In England, however, pavement parking is only banned in London.
Millar added: "While some streets may be considered for exemptions or further parking restrictions in advance of pavement parking enforcement, the majority of streets in the city have already been determined to require no exemption and enforcement in these streets will begin this month. Drivers should check out the council's website to find out the current status of their street."
Responses to the enforcement plans have been mixed with some drivers claiming that the move is just part of wider plans to “remove cars altogether”.
Another person shared that the ban was a welcome move and “excellent” progress in helping crackdown on casualties caused by inconsiderate parking.
The council stated that it is the responsibility of each driver to park their vehicle “considerately and where this would not cause an obstruction to the road”.
“If you cannot park with all four wheels on the carriageway without blocking traffic, you should park elsewhere," the authority added.
However, drivers have claimed that the main reason for parking on the pavement is due to narrow roads and instead urged the council to widen them to allow more cars to park properly.
One person commented: “Need to widen the roads then, as many streets won't allow for parking on street with enough room for cars to pass (or more importantly emergency vehicles).
“If there is still room for pram/wheelchair to pass, drivers shouldn't be fined. Controversial, I'm sure, but common sense has to reign.”
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Another person shared: "Excellent. Around here kids have to walk on the road due to selfish drivers. Loads of the people around here have small houses with a one space drive but two-four cars that they must have outside their house, that’s their problem not the pedestrians."
