The Department for Transport’s consultation into future pavement parking rules came to an end in November 2020. However, no decision or analysis of the results of the consultation has yet been released.
However, a national ban does come with its drawbacks and could be tough to sell to those in the industry.
PATROL, a joint committee representing 300 local authorities, has warned a nationwide ban is “some way in the future” and instead backed the second option.
IAMRoadSmart has previously warned a nationwide ban could provide a parking headache for drivers across the country.
Instead, they have opposed for local areas to “use their existing powers” more effectively.
source: express.co.uk