Published Date: Jun 30th, 2025
Ahead of the Pavement Parking Ban coming into force across Fife, warning notices are set to be issued by the council from 1 July 2025. The law aims to improve the safety of pedestrians, particularly those with mobility issues or visual impairments, and parents or carers with pushchairs. Enforcement will also be taken against vehicles that are double parked or parked over dropped kerbs. Fife Council’s Cabinet Committee previously agreed to implement the national ban on pavement parking, double parking and parking at dropped kerbs from 1 September 2025, but will begin with warning notices for the first two months, to raise awareness of the new legislation. The ban came after Scottish Government legislation was introduced to ban pavement parking across Scotland, with councils to implement the new rules. Some pavements have been identified as potential exemptions to the ban, and these will now be progressed and finalised at area committees. Any approved exemptions will follow a legal process, with appropriate road markings and signs installed, as required by law. From 1 September 2025 fines of £100 will be issued to drivers parking on pavements, which will be discounted to £50 if paid within 14 days. Pavement parking is unsafe, unfair and illegal. Cllr Altany Craik, Fife Council Spokesperson - Finance, Economy & Strategic Planning, said: “Pavement parking, double parking and parking at dropped kerbs create road safety hazards and put vulnerable pedestrians and wheelchair users in danger. The new restrictions will make our streets safer for all road users. “From 1 July, warning notices will be handed out initially as drivers adjust to the changes. Drivers in Fife can then be fined £100 if they park on pavements on most streets from 1 September.” Pavement Parking Exceptions Vehicles must only park on the pavement if essential for their work, must leave at least 1.5 metres of clear space for pedestrians, and stay only as long as necessary. Find out more and visit our FAQs about the pavement parking ban at Pavement parking ban | Fife Council Fife Council officers assessed 12,500 streets across the region and have drawn up a list of possible exemptions. Streets identified as potential exemptions to the ban will now be progressed and finalised at area committees. Any approved exemptions will follow a legal process, with appropriate road markings and signs installed, as required by law. Any member of the pubic seeking more information about exemptions should visit our FAQs Pavement parking ban | Fife Council |
