AQW 3630/17-22

Mr Andrew Muir
Alliance Party
North Down

Tabled Date: 12/03/2020
Answered On Date: 30/03/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether there are plans to (i) improve enforcement measures to prevent pavement parking; or (ii) make it illegal, as it is in England.

Answer:

My Department is committed to increasing the level of sustainable travel in Northern Ireland and I am aware that cars parked inconsiderately on footways present real challenges for footway users. Because of this, my Department already carries out enforcement action against cars parked on footways where there are parking restrictions on the adjacent carriageway. PSNI officers can and do also take enforcement action against cars found to be obstructing footways. Our road safety and sustainable travel social media channels also regularly post reminders of the relevant Highway Code rule on footway parking.

I am, however, keen to explore what further can be done. I will monitor closely the current consultation exercise in England and consider any learning points.