iansheff   83 #457 Posted October 4, 2017 Yesterday I saw a van larger than a transit parked fully on the footpath, they had not even parked half on the grass verge so some of the footpath was available for pedestrians. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Baron99 Â Â 771 #458 Posted April 5, 2018 Possibility that fines could now be issued? Â https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/mixed-reaction-over-proposals-that-could-see-sheffield-drivers-fined-for-parking-on-pavement-1-9100060 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Marx   10 #459 Posted April 5, 2018 Parking in S8 where I live is a nightmare. There is space available but it would mean walking a hundred yards at most. People park on corners causing hazards and frequently ignore the 20 mph limit. Wolsley Road is often compromised by cars parked partly on pavements and on junctions and nothing is done. Is parking on a junction illegal? I know the Highway Code states we should park 12 metres from a junction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jeffrey Shaw   83 #460 Posted April 11, 2018 Possibility that fines could now be issued? https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/mixed-reaction-over-proposals-that-could-see-sheffield-drivers-fined-for-parking-on-pavement-1-9100060 It's already unlawful in London, of course. But many Sheffield roads would become wholly impassible by traffic were there two vehicles parked opposite each other on the carriageway itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
UK1Quest   10 #461 Posted April 11, 2018 I use to do this, thought it was ok... But then got slapped with a fine! :-(  Definitely a no go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Naive   10 #462 Posted April 11, 2018 It's already unlawful in London, of course. But many Sheffield roads would become wholly impassible by traffic were there two vehicles parked opposite each other on the carriageway itself.  Double yellow lines down one side would sort that. Just because lots of people want cars, it doesn’t mean that they have the right to obstruct other road users. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Michael_W Â Â 11 #463 Posted April 11, 2018 Sheffield would become the most congested city in the UK if parking on pavements stopped, most side streets around the city are not wide enough for two way traffic and parking, so unless more residential parking spaces can be found or become available it's as good as it's going to get, beware what you wish for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Naive   10 #464 Posted April 11, 2018 Sheffield would become the most congested city in the UK if parking on pavements stopped, most side streets around the city are not wide enough for two way traffic and parking, so unless more residential parking spaces can be found or become available it's as good as it's going to get, beware what you wish for.  We could always take steps to reduce the number of cars in the city.  A radical idea I know, but perfectly possible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Michael_W   11 #465 Posted April 11, 2018 We could always take steps to reduce the number of cars in the city.  A radical idea I know, but perfectly possible  Do you have any radical or maybe even realistic suggestions ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Naive   10 #466 Posted April 11, 2018 Do you have any radical or maybe even realistic suggestions ?  Yes.  To begin with, we should stop meekly accepting that car owners run the city.  Your turn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Michael_W   11 #467 Posted April 12, 2018 Yes. To begin with, we should stop meekly accepting that car owners run the city.  Your turn.  Wow how radical, so car owners run the city eh ..... come on give us solutions, you must have better than that, my turn indeed, that's really quite pathetic fella have another go .... on second thoughts don't bother Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cyclone   10 #468 Posted April 12, 2018 Yes. To begin with, we should stop meekly accepting that car owners run the city.  Your turn.  The vast majority of adults in the city own cars though.  ---------- Post added 12-04-2018 at 08:16 ----------  We could always take steps to reduce the number of cars in the city.  A radical idea I know, but perfectly possible  Radically stupid IMO.  The existing residents wouldn't support being forced into selling their cars, and assuming that you somehow got that passed you'd destroy the value of a lot of terraced housing, it would simply become harder to sell and worth much less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...