New powers to prevent dangerous parking
May 11, 2009 12:00 AM
Leeds City Council has been given new powers to stop dangerous parking. This will greatly improve accessibility for mobility scooter and wheelchair users across Leeds.
From June, parking enforcement officers can issue fixed penalty charges to drivers double parking or parking on dropped kerbs. These offences prevent pedestrians from using pavements safely and easily.
There are over 9,000 wheelchair users who will benefit from the legislation. Other pedestrians, such as those with prams, will also find it easier to get around Leeds.
The rules were announced by Transport Minister Paul Clark last week and bring the rest of the country in line with London, which has benefited from the enforcement powers for a number of years.
The legislation means the Highway Code can be enforced without the extra cost of road markings and signage. This also reduces the number of unsightly road signs on our streets.
Councillor Richard Brett, (Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group) said:
"I welcome the news that Paul Clark has announced new powers for local Councils to help people in wheelchairs or powered scooters."
"I think our Parking Enforcement Officers should have even more powers to allow them to ticket parking which is too close to a junction or obstructing a private drive."
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