Published Date: Aug 11th, 2025
Fife Council is set to start enforcing the national pavement parking ban from Monday 1 September 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 kerbs dropped for pedestrians to cross. From 1 September 2025 Fife Council has the power to enforce the law and fines of £100 can 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: “We’re asking drivers to do the right thing for others. 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. “The ban comes after Scottish Government legislation was introduced to ban pavement parking across Scotland, with councils to implement the new rules.” Fines come into force after warning notices were issued by the council from 1 July 2025, to give drivers time to adjust to the new legislation. 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. For more information about The Transport (Scotland) Act 2019, which prohibits pavement parking, double parking and parking across dropped kerbs, and exemptions please visit www.fife.gov.uk/pavementparking Pavement Parking Exceptions These 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 www.fife.gov.uk/pavementparking |
