Edinburgh will become the first city in Scotland to enforce a ban on pavement parking.

Drivers who breach the parking controls and mount the kerb will face a £100 fine from Monday 29 January.

The penalty will be reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.

Double-parking and parking at dropped kerbs will also be banned, although exemptions will be made for delivery drivers who do not block the footway and emergency vehicles.

Pavement parking can cause particular challenges for those with mobility issues, older people and parents with pushchairs.

Across the UK, pavement parking is only currently illegal in London, but police can take action if a driver is causing an obstruction.

In 2021, the Scottish government passed a law giving local authorities the power to prohibit pavement parking.

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The legislation received ministerial approval last month, which has now allowed Edinburgh to enforce the ban.

After assessing more than 5,000 roads, the local authority said it has written to residents in a “small number of streets” to help them prepare for the new measures.

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Councillor Scott Arthur, transport and environment convener, said: “These new rules are about making our streets safer and more accessible for everyone, in particular those with visual impairments or mobility issues.

“I’ve heard from many people who say the change will make their day-to-day life much easier.

“I am proud that Edinburgh is leading the way on enforcing the ban, and that all political parties here agree that no street should be exempt.

“I would expect everyone to adhere to the new prohibitions once in place, but we’ll continue to monitor streets across the city to make sure the impacts on the wider network are minimal.”

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