IT's something that has cropped up time and time again - but talk of a complete ban on pavement parking is once again looming.
Among a number of new laws set to be introduced later this year, a nationwide ban on parking on the pavement could be one of them.
The law change, which would be touted as maximising safety for pedestrians, and in particular those with a disability or visual impairment, would see drivers fined £70.
It has been reported that an introduction of the ban would help prevent issues commonly seen in housing estates, near retail parks and outside convenience stores.
In London, parking on pavements is already illegal with Rule 244 of the Highway Code which states drivers "must not park partially or wholly on the pavement."
If the rest of England follows the same rules in the capital, then parking on grass verges and ramps linking private property to roads would also be prohibited.
So we've been looking through some of the worst parking fails in the North-East and North Yorkshire which you've sent in to see if such a ban is needed.
Let us know your thoughts in our online poll and in the comment section below!
Here's just a few examples sent in by Northern Echo readers...
Old Elvet, Durham
Front Street, Ingleton near Staindrop
Mill Street, Crook
Stockton Road, Sedgefield
Clifton Road, Darlington
Yarm Road, Darlington
Kielder Drive, Darlington
Langholm Crescent, Darlington
Stockton Road, Sadberge
Durham Road, Sunderland
Front Street, Igleton near Staindrop
Supporting a ban on pavement parking across England, Mark Tongue, Director of Select Car Leasing, said: “The guidelines are currently quite confusing for motorists.
“A pavement parking ban is 100 per cent needed nationwide – anything that puts pedestrians at an increased risk requires action.
“However, the information given so far is slightly confusing for drivers. At the moment, there’s no clear guidelines for those who park on the pavement due to having no room on their own drive.
"Most households have more than one car, so it will be interesting to see where motorists are expected to park if not on the pavement outside their homes.
“Clear guidance is required for drivers so they know the correct location to park in order to avoid a fine.”
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