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Surrey campaigner welcomes consultation on proposed pavement parking ban in Caterham
Overview
Tandridge District Council has launched a public consultation on a proposed Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to ban driving, riding, and parking on pavements in parts of Caterham. Cliff Bush, co-chair of the Surrey Coalition of Disabled People, has voiced strong support for the measure, stating that pavement parking forces vulnerable pedestrians into the road and can block emergency vehicles. Under the proposals, offenders could face a £100 fine.
Key points
- Tandridge District Council is consulting on a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to ban pavement parking, driving, and riding in parts of Caterham.
- Cliff Bush of the Surrey Coalition of Disabled People described pavement parking as dangerous for disabled individuals, children, and parents.
- The proposed restrictions would apply to specific roads including Croydon Road, Godstone Road, Station Avenue, and Clareville Road for three years.
- Offenders could face a £100 fine, and the council plans to use specific enforcement.
- Exemptions to the PSPO include mobility aid users, emergency vehicles, emergency utility repairs, and children under 10 using toy vehicles.
- The consultation closes in November, with potential implementation the following month.