Penge and Cator Councillors

We’ve received a number of calls recently about cars blocking pavement cross-overs.  I asked the council to clarify the position.   It turns out that the council does have the power to take action if a cross over is blocked and the police can take action if your own vehicle is blocked in. 

“If a vehicle is parked over a driveway, then the power has now been passed to local authorities to carry out enforcement.  Therefore, if vehicles are parked over drives, then a PCN (parking ticket) can be issued.  As a first point of contact the resident would need to contact the Parking Services team at the Council, who can instruct Civil Enforcement Officers to attend the site/area and issue tickets.   (The telephone number is 020 8461 7702)

However, if a vehicle is creating a direct obstruction then this would be a matter for the Police.  Whilst we can issue parking tickets, we can not physically move the vehicle.  So if it is creating a direct obstruction, then the Police would need to be informed.”