Pavement Parking - Page 3

**Maggy** · 09-12-2019, 08:31

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy

That's a scam in itself that needs clamping down on, how are these people self employed?

You will have to ask my local council. I've only seen one in my local high street this year and that was for ONE day. They do however go to the seafront carparks to empty the machines at certain times known only to them.

TheDaddy · 09-12-2019, 09:29

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Originally Posted by Maggy

You will have to ask my local council. I've only seen one in my local high street this year and that was for ONE day. They do however go to the seafront carparks to empty the machines at certain times known only to them.

Wouldn't it be better if YOU contacted HMRC and asked them to find out if the council was adhering to employment obligations, I would if it were my home town

OLD BOY · 09-12-2019, 09:36

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Originally Posted by Mr K

It may back on the cards again , the Commons Transport committee recommended a ban only a couple of months ago. But with a new Govt., who knows?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49635176

It is indeed under seriouss consideration, and this is what I thought Taf was referring to.

Mr K · 09-12-2019, 09:58

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

It is indeed under seriouss consideration, and this is what I thought Taf was referring to.

I suspect nothing will happen in reality. The motorist mustn't be upset and the disabled are bottom of the pile as far as this Govt. are concerned.

Taf · 09-12-2019, 10:36

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Originally Posted by Mick

I have just read the date of this report that Taf links to, 2006, 13 years ago.

No recent Bill has passed the House of Commons on Pavement parking and if any Bill was in 2nd reading it fell when Parliament was Prorogued for the second time in October 2019.

I read an article about pavement parking in the latest edition of The Guild of Experienced Motorists (I am a 40 year member). But no internet links were published. I have just contacted them to ask the author for this info.

Stuart · 09-12-2019, 11:46

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Originally Posted by Mick

I really don't think they would Den.

I think some would. Not all, but some. There are a lot of people who actively dislike driving, and only do so because they need to get to places they can't easily get to on Public Transport. There are also those who drive because they need to, but would like the freedom to do what they want without having to worry about crashing. For instance, on my train journey this morning, i listened to several Podcasts, and watched a couple of trailers. On my journey home, I plan to watch a TV show. Something you can't do while driving.

Halcyon · 10-12-2019, 15:22

Great idea but how will they enforce this on every housing estate in the UK?

The times I had to step in to the road as I couldnt get my push chair round a car.
Selfish drivers should be banned and have their cars smashed.

denphone · 10-12-2019, 15:45

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Originally Posted by Halcyon

Great idea but how will they enforce this on every housing estate in the UK?

The times I had to step in to the road as I couldnt get my push chair round a car.
Selfish drivers should be banned and have their cars smashed.

Absolutely impossible unless they spend huge amounts of money enforcing it and even that won't cure all of the problem.

People using their mobiles phones while driving in their car was banned but how many motorists break that law.

Quite a few l would say and not many of them are caught.

gba93 · 10-12-2019, 16:00

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Originally Posted by denphone

Absolutely impossible unless they spend huge amounts of money enforcing it and even that won't cure all of the problem.

People using their mobiles phones while driving in their car was banned but how many motorists break that law.

Quite a few l would say and not many of them are caught.

Point well made but should we do away with all laws (or possible ones in this case) just because some people don't obey them. Whilst I agree enforcement could be difficult over time like drink driving it could become a socially unacceptable practice (at least parked cars are stationary so it should be easy to spot and report them and almost everyone has a phone these days so getting photographic evidence shouldn't be difficult).

nashville · 10-12-2019, 16:39

Our Street is very narrow and we have people who park works vans on both sides of the road, We find we have to park streets away, I know it is a big problem but where all the cars are going to go is a problem too. No winners here al all.

Mr K · 10-12-2019, 17:14

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Originally Posted by Halcyon

Great idea but how will they enforce this on every housing estate in the UK?

The times I had to step in to the road as I couldnt get my push chair round a car.
Selfish drivers should be banned and have their cars smashed.

Neighbours could photograph each others cars parked on the pavement and maybe get a bit of commission on the fine

It could well be self financing if councils are allowed to keep the revenue.

Taf · 10-12-2019, 18:05

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Originally Posted by Halcyon

Great idea but how will they enforce this on every housing estate in the UK?

There are loads of parking companies out there that would love a bit of kickback for every illegally-parked car they find. A growth industry!

TheDaddy · 10-12-2019, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Mr K

Neighbours could photograph each others cars parked on the pavement and maybe get a bit of commission on the fine

It could well be self financing if councils are allowed to keep the revenue.

I'll treat that idea as the joke you intended to share

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Originally Posted by Taf

There are loads of parking companies out there that would love a bit of kickback for every illegally-parked car they find. A growth industry!

Not on public roads there isn't, there's none and nor should there be either

Halcyon · 11-12-2019, 12:01

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Originally Posted by Mr K

Neighbours could photograph each others cars parked on the pavement and maybe get a bit of commission on the fine

I know some areas where if you photographed your neighbors car and they saw you then you would probably end up with a brick through your wind screen.

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Originally Posted by Taf

There are loads of parking companies out there that would love a bit of kickback for every illegally-parked car they find. A growth industry!

Good point. More money to fund their Christmas party.

The biggest problem this causes is stopping emergency services getting through.

How is a fire engine meant to put out a fire when lazy people have parked their cars badly on the pavement restricting access?!

JPAC · 11-12-2019, 12:56

"Pavement parking in the UK to become illegal". Best news ever. Maybe then I can get my dad's mobility scooter and my bike outside. Hope there are massive fines or confiscations for offenders!