Attention all drivers: New enforcement on parking in Edinburgh

“There are some exceptions to the rules, so it’s prudent for any road users in Edinburgh – and especially delivery drivers – to be aware of the impending new restrictions and avoid unwanted fines and legal action,” said Alexandra Herdman, Senior Policy Manager at Logistics UK. 

Exceptions are stipulated in the legislation and on the Council website as follows:  

• Emergency services and medical practitioners in emergency situations.  

• To allow for certain deliveries and collections with certain conditions:  

• only if the vehicle is unable to wait on the road,  

• the vehicle must leave 1.5m of footway width for pedestrians to pass, and  

• deliveries and collections can only be for a maximum of 20 minutes.  

• Vehicles used to do works on roads or removal of obstructions.  

There is no specific exception for delivery drivers and they are expected to follow the rules of the road like any other driver.  

However, in certain limited circumstances, should all conditions be met, there are allowances to wait on the pavement or double park to allow essential deliveries to be completed.  

Find full details of the exceptions in the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019.  

Aberdeenshire Council, Aberdeen City Council, Dundee City Council and Scottish Broders Council have also announced they will be enforcing the ban and issuing fines.  

Falkirk Council will issue warnings as an interim measure before enforcing the law and issuing fines. No date for enforcement has yet been set.  

Glasgow City Council is yet to confirm its intentions. 

All drivers should be aware of the rules in the local authority area they are driving in. 

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Published On: 11/01/2024 14:00:00

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