Councils can fine motorists for parking on adopted pavements (footways) or grass verges if they have parked in an area with waiting restrictions i.e. yellow lines.
Where there are no waiting restrictions, and the car is causing an obstruction, enforcement can only be done by the Greater Manchester Police.
We regrettably have no enforcement powers against pavement/verge parking where there are no clear parking restrictions indicated by lines and/or signs in the vicinity.
If you're unsure about what is acceptable pavement parking and who to appeal to for enforcement action, view the following pictures illustrating the rules and who enforces them.
Parking on the road, no waiting restrictions in effect at the time seen.
Who enforces? No one as this is okay.
Parking on the road, and waiting restrictions apply either at the time seen (maybe a single yellow line) or at all times (DYL).
Who enforces? Salford City Council - please e-mail parking.services@salford.gov.uk with details of the vehicle (photos if possible and only when it is safe to take them), and the location in the city.
Parking on pavement, waiting restrictions apply.
Who enforces? Salford City Council - please e-mail parking.services@salford.gov.uk with details of the vehicle (photos if possible and only when it is safe to take them), and the location in the city.
Parking on pavement, causing obstruction, no waiting restrictions.
Who enforces? Greater Manchester Police – ring 101