Sheffield: New parking rules to fine obstructive drivers in city

The new rules allow Sheffield City Council to fine drivers who have parked inconsiderately

Drivers in Sheffield have been warned to expect a fine if they park across dropped kerbs, in cycle lanes, or are not parked close enough to the kerb.

New enforcement rules are set to be introduced to make roads safer, Sheffield City Council said.

From 20 May, motorists can be fined £70 for breaking the new rules and causing an obstruction.

Obstructive parking could previously only be enforced by police, the council added.

Penalty charges can also be given out for double parking and parking a HGV with wheels on the pavement.

The council said new enforcement rules had been introduced following a recent consultation.

Data gathered from the consultation found over half of participants had experienced vehicles blocking their driveways.

More than 70% said they had witnessed vehicles obstructing pedestrians, dropped kerbs and double parking.

Richard Eyre, the council's director of streetscene and regulation, said: "Double parking, for example, may obstruct other road users including emergency services vehicles.

"Parking in front of dropped kerbs can put people with visual impairments or with restricted mobility at risk as well as impacting drivers trying to enter or leave a premises."