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Obstruction of a footway crossing
Section 86 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 has superseded
Section 14 of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London
Act 2003.
Due to a change in legislation we are able to issue a Penalty
Charge Notice (PCN) to vehicles obstructing a dropped kerb that
serves multiple occupancy driveways in addition to dropped kerb
that serves single occupancy driveways and pedestrian access
dropped kerb.
Parking alongside a dropped kerb can prevent pedestrians from
crossing the public highway in a safe manner this can cause
particular obstruction and possible dangers especially for people
with visual impairments, disabilities and persons with pushchairs
or wheelchairs.
Parking in this manner can also prevent the residents and
businesses from getting their vehicles back on the road or into
their property.
Locations covered by the procedure
In the Special Enforcement Area where the kerb has been lowered
to the carriageway for the purpose of;
- assisting pedestrians crossing the carriageway,
- assisting cyclists entering or leaving the carriageway, or
- assisting vehicles entering or leaving the carriageway across
the footway, cycle track or verge.
When can a Penalty Charge Notice be issued
A Penalty Charge Notice can be issued if a
vehicle is parked adjacent to a dropped footway where the following
circumstances occur:
Resident/Business footway is dropped to allow
vehicular access to their property. Where the dropped footway
provides access to a resident’s or business premises, written
permission must be given by the resident/business to allow the
Council to take enforcement action (this exception does not apply
in the case of a shared driveway).
Any dropped kerb that is placed for reasons other
than the above (for instance where the kerb is lowered to assist
pedestrians to cross the road) may be enforced as part of a Civil
Enforcement Officers normal duties.
Exemption to enforcement
Cleansing and refuse vehicles collecting rubbish
from the side of the road. This applies to Redbridge refuse
vehicles and commercial refuse company vehicles.
- Evidence of picking up or setting down
passengers and their luggage is observed. The driver should
remain with the vehicle at all times. If upon further observation
it is identified that the vehicle remains parked after the picking
up/setting down activity has ceased, a PCN may be
issued
- Emergency Service vehicles during the
course of their duties (Fire, Police, London Ambulance – including
private vehicles).
- Vehicle is involved in building
operations; demolition, excavation, road maintenance and
construction; traffic sign and sewer works; any mains, gas,
electricity or water works; telephone wire, cable and support
work. Prior consent for this activity should have been
obtained from Redbridge Council.
How to report an obstruction
With a dropped kerb we can enforce an obstruction
whether there is a car on the drive or not.
Even with out any restrictions parking adjacent
to a dropped kerb is an offence. To enable us to enforce this, you
can contact us on 020 8708 3636 (and select the
option for dropped kerbs) This must be done at the time the vehicle
is obstructing your drive way and you must be present at the
location to complete the required forms.
During the call we will ask you for a number of
details and information regarding the offending vehicle. Then a
Civil Enforcement Officer will attend and request you to sign a
Witness Statement (this must be signed for us to issue a notice).
The officer will then proceed to issue a Penalty Charge Notice.
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