Drivers in Stirling will face fines of up to £100 for pavement parking.
Stirling Council started issuing fines to drivers who park on pavements, double park or block dropped kerbs from July 15.
It comes after councils were handed fresh powers under the Scottish Government’s Transport (Scotland) Act in December.
Local authorities can now dish out fines to drivers whose vehicles are found to have one or more wheels touching the pavement.
Before the ban was introduced a Dunblane mum with MS said she had been forced to abandon trips to the park with her three-year-old son due to inconsiderate parking.
Stirling Council pavement parking ban changes
The ban appears to have the support of Courier readers, with a survey showing the majority (52%) were in favour of it being introduced.
But drivers will need to make sure they know the rules in each council area – with enforcement plans differing across Tayside and Fife.
The new legislation does allow councils to exclude some streets from enforcement – as long as certain conditions are met.
Currently, there are no exempt streets in Stirling.
Anyone who is fined will receive a penalty charge notice from a council parking enforcement officer or traffic warden.
The penalty is set at £100, although this is reduced to £50 if the fine is paid within 14 days.
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