A Dunblane mum with MS says she has been forced to abandon trips to the park with her three-year-old son due to pavement parking.
Kim Cramond, who uses a wheelchair, has welcomed plans to start fining offending drivers in Stirling within weeks.
The local authority has confirmed it will enforce the new rules from July 15.
Anyone caught parking on a pavement, double-parked or blocking a dropped kerb will be hit with a ticket.
The rules are designed to make pavements more accessible for people with mobility issues and visual impairments, and those using pushchairs.
‘Pavements are for people, not vehicles’
Kim – who has been using a wheelchair for three years – said: “There have been times when I’ve been taking Cameron to the park and we’ve had to return home because we can’t get past a car that’s inconsiderately parked on the pavement.
“I understand motorists don’t always park this way because they’re selfish.
“People park their cars without thinking, perhaps to save it from being scratched.
“I’ve done it too in the past, but keeping a car safe isn’t more important than keeping people safe.
“I’m pleased to see enforcement coming in because it’s a chance to educate motorists.
“Pavements are for people, not vehicles.”
Stirling pavement parking to begin in July
Drivers will face £100 fines for having one or more wheels of their vehicle touching the pavement.
Parking on grass verges is also prohibited under the legislation.
Those who double park or block dropped kerbs will also face a fine.
The penalty is reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.
The legislation does allow councils to exclude some streets from enforcement – as long as certain conditions are met.
However, there are no exemptions currently planned in Stirling.
Dundee and Angus councils have already started enforcing the ban.
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