A date has been set for when a ban on pavement parking in East Ayrshire could come into effect, according to a Cabinet report.
A national ban on pavement parking came into effect in December.
However, councils are responsible for enforcing the rules, with East Ayrshire Council set to discuss the issue next week.
Disability campaigners have widely supported the ban on pavement parking, describing it as a significant obstacle and a persistent nuisance.
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The Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 bans pavement parking, double parking and parking at dropped kerbs, with certain exemptions designated by Scottish councils.
From Monday, you could be fined for parking on the pavement in Scotland.
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New powers approved by @ScotParl mean local authorities can fine drivers up to £100.
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Drivers could be fined £100 for these parking behaviours; reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.
An East Ayrshire Council Cabinet agenda shows that a full implementation in the area could come into effect from October 28.
According to the report, 23 separate stages must be carried out before the enforcement can start.
A desk top study is set to be carried out on all of the streets in each town, village or hamlet that have footways.
This will be done using street view imaging to assess any problem streets where vehicles habitually park on footways or block access for pedestrians.
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The report adds that there are numerous other tasks which need to be progressed along with the street assessments to enable the commencement of enforcement duties.
Training will be provided to enforcement workers in September before a soft launch of the enforcement from September 29.
This is set to last for four weeks before the full implementation in October.
Cabinet will discuss the topic on Wednesday, January 17.
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