Pavement Parking Prohibitions

In 2019, the Scottish Parliament introduced the Transport (Scotland) Act, which includes new nationwide prohibitions on parking on pavements, at dropped kerbs, and double parking. Local authorities are now equipped with the necessary powers to enforce these rules and violators could face a £100 fine, reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.

While exemptions exist for emergency services, deliveries, and specific works, Glasgow City Council can also exempt certain pavement areas if they meet specific criteria. Clear signage is required in exempted zones. The aim of these prohibitions is to protect pedestrian access and safety across Scotland.

The issuing of Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) for pavement and dropped kerb parking is expected to start by the end of September 2024. Check to see if you're street is in an exempt zone or liable to a PCN by visiting the Glasgow Pavement Parking Prohibitions Assessment Interactive Map. For further information visit Glasgow Pavement Parking Prohibitions FAQ's.

Update: 3/3/2025

Some streets in Dennistoun are shown to require further assessment (green) and drivers may think parking on pavements in these streets is acceptable as otherwise there will not be enough space for emergency services to gain access:

For us to fully implement the enforcement of these new powers we must complete 3 parts; assessment, enforcement and exemption.

However, the page Pavement Parking Prohibitions clarifies that cars parked in streets requiring further assessment (green) can be fined £100:

we reserve the right to enforce in any street, including those shown in green on the interactive map, should any clear safety issues be brought to our attention, in order to comply with our duty to ensure public safety.