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Drivers face £70 fine for parking across UK dropped kerbs

Leaving your vehicle over a dropped kerb, even briefly, can now lead to a Penalty Charge Notice in many areas. Highway Code Rule 243 prohibits stopping in front of property entrances or where kerbs are lowered for pedestrians or wheelchairs. Councils like Reading can issue a £70 fine, and enforcement applies even without white markings.

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 August 2026 at 13:10

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