Local authorities across Ayrshire have confirmed their plans to enforce pavement parking in the future. 

New legislation will come into effect from December 11, allowing local authorities to enforce the law surrounding illegal parking on pavements. 

It follows the Scottish Parliament passing the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019, which bans pavement parking, double parking and parking at dropped kerbs nationwide. 

So far only Edinburgh City Council have confirmed publicly that they will enforce the new rules, so we asked all three Ayrshire councils what their next steps would be.

A spokesperson for North Ayrshire Council said: “We will soon be assuming responsibilities for parking enforcement across North Ayrshire, which will include enforcing the new pavement parking legislation.

“Parking on the pavement can force people onto the road and increases the risk of accidents. It is especially difficult for disabled people, parents with children and people with limited mobility to get past a parked vehicle.

“We will be making further announcements in the near future on our plans for the roll-out of parking enforcement to ensure all road users are aware ahead of its official implementation.”

A spokesperson for the Ayrshire Roads Alliance, on behalf of South Ayrshire Council, said: "This is something we will be looking to enforce in South Ayrshire. 

"A decision will be taken by councillors in the new year so that street surveys can be undertaken, and orders and signage put in place."

On behalf of East Ayrshire Council, Kevin Braidwood, head of Ayrshire Roads Alliance, added: “We are aware of the enactment of the legislation next month and are currently putting plans in place for the extensive work that needs to be carried out in relation to street surveys, orders and signage. A paper will be taken to Cabinet for approval in the New Year.”

A public information campaign is getting under way to make people aware that they could soon be fined for parking on the pavement.

Under the new Act, drivers could be fined £100 for these parking behaviours; reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.