A survey by Venson Automotive Solutions reveals that 46% of motorists questioned agree that pavement parking, already banned in London and Edinburgh, should be banned in other cities and towns.
The report states that the accessibility of pavements for vulnerable pedestrians is the biggest cause of concern for motorists, followed by limitations for pedestrians to cross the road safely.
The potential of a pavement parking ban has come to light again following the promise by Labour to act upon a shelved 2020 Conservative consultation.
The report also claims that 18% of drivers are against a ban, stating that there are already limited places for drivers to park.
The pavement parking ban currently under UK government consideration includes placing power in the hands of local authorities, giving them the freedom to devise how and where to place parking bans.
Separate government funded research has also concluded that 95% of visually impaired people had had a problem with vehicles parked on pavements in the previous year and 98% of wheelchair users.
Client management director for Venson Automotive Solutions Simon Staton said: “Pavement parking can cause numerous barriers to footway users including lack of space, degradation of surface quality, trip hazards and lack of safe spaces for crossing the road.
“So, it is reassuring to see drivers are recognising that the safety of vulnerable pedestrians, including the elderly, people with disabilities, the visually impaired and those with pushchairs and young children, is paramount.”
