A local councillor says that a proposed ban on pavement parking in East Ayrshire will help keep communities safer.
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.
READ MORE: Provisional date set for East Ayrshire pavement parking ban
Disability campaigners have widely supported the ban on pavement parking, describing it as a significant obstacle and a persistent nuisance.
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.
Cumnock and New Cumnock councillor, Jim McMahon, who also acts as Cabinet Member for Housing, Transport and Communities, said the implementation of the ban could help communities across East Ayrshire.
He said: “Enforcing pavement parking regulations will help us to support our vision of having safer communities which are accessible to everyone.
"But there is obviously a lot of work to be done before this can happen and so, along with many other local authorities, it will be late 2024 before enforcement of the legislation begins in East Ayrshire.
“We will issue communications to our residents nearer the time of enforcement commencing so that everyone understands what is involved, and over the coming months, we will continue to liaise with other local authorities, Transport Scotland and other working parties to share experiences and gain useful information.”
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