Motorists in Glasgow now face a £100 fine for parking on pavements as a ban comes into force. The new rules are designed to protect pedestrians, especially people in wheelchairs and those pushing buggies, who could be forced onto the road by vehicles on the pavement.

Motorists in Glasgow who park even slightly on the pavement will face a hefty fine as the ban came into force on Wednesday, January 29.

DRIVERS in Glasgow now face a £100 fine for parking on pavements as a new ban comes into force today. Under the new powers, penalty charge notices can be issued against vehicles parked on the pavement on most of the city’s streets.