'Selfish' sports car driver flouts new ban by parking across entire pavement

15 February 2024 , 17:40

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The sports car was seen taking up the full pavement (Image: Supplied)

An Edinburgh sports car driver has been slammed as "selfish" for parking their car in the middle of a pavement.

They left their car on Gorgie Park Close and used up the whole footpath, and fuming locals said it was a "selfish" thing to do. Edinburgh Council has made new rules that say you can't park on pavements in a bid to keep people safe when they're walking around. If you do, you have to pay £100.

Alex Hurst, who lives nearby, said: "The driver, whoever parked on the pavement, should of thought about others before parking on the pavement and shouldn't be selfish about it."

These new rules started on January 29. If you park on a pavement, double park, or block a crossing point, you get a £100 fine. This is to help make sure everyone can use the footpaths safely, like people with baby buggies or in wheelchairs.

If you pay the fine in two weeks, it's only £50. Some people, like doctors or delivery drivers, might not have to pay if they are doing something important.

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Councillor Scott Arthur, who is in charge of Transport and Environment, previously told us: "Every driver is responsible for parking their vehicles considerately, and where this would not cause an obstruction to the pavement or road.

"We brought the pavement parking ban in to provide a safe and accessible environment for everyone, especially those with sight impairments, mobility issues or pushing buggies. We're already hearing from people who really appreciate clearer, wider pavements and who no longer need to walk on the road as a result of the ban."

Lee Dalgetty