Pavement Parking Bill

A Bill to amend the law relating to parking on verges and footways in England outside of Greater London and in Wales.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Marsha De CordovaLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

5 May 2026

In Plain English

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This bill would ban parking on pavements and verges in England outside Greater London and in Wales. It aims to stop vehicles blocking footpaths so pedestrians, including disabled and older people, can use pavements safely. It is sponsored by Marsha De Cordova and is currently at the second reading in the Commons.

Key Points

Prohibits parking on pavements and verges outside London in England and in Wales.
Aims to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, including disabled and older people.
Creates offences and enforcement powers for pavement parking, to be enforced by police and local authorities.
Applies specifically to England outside Greater London and to Wales, excluding Greater London.
Sets the framework for enforcement and penalties related to pavement parking.

Progress

The bill has completed its first reading in the Commons (29 January 2025) and is now at its second reading in the Commons.

Who is affected?

Drivers and vehicle owners who park on pavements or verges in the specified areas.Pedestrians, including disabled people, wheelchair users, parents with pushchairs, and the visually impaired.Local authorities and police/traffic enforcement officers responsible for enforcing pavement parking rules.

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

29 Jan 2025

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Pavement Parking Bill

30 Jan 2025

The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.

This Bill will therefore make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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