Parking on footpaths and footways

Vehicles must not park on almost all of London's footways or footpaths.

The ban is in place to:

• keep pedestrians safe
• prevent damage, as footways are not designed for vehicle weights
• keep the area pleasant for walking

These footways include:

• pavements
• grass verges
• alleyways
• driveways
• pedestrian crossings

Vehicle are also banned from parking on any part of the public road, including:

• central reservations
• driveways to private property

If you park your vehicle (or any part of your vehicle) on a footway or part of a public road, you risk getting a parking ticket and being removed.

Exceptions

Some exempt streets have white bays where parking is allowed. Look for signs with a ‘P’ and a car on a footway. Do not assume a street is exempt just because others are parked there.

You can park briefly for loading or unloading in limited circumstances if you drive a heavy goods vehicle and there is no other way. There must not be a 'no loading' ban where you want to park. 

Blue Badge holders are not exempt from the ban on parking on footways or in front of dropped kerbs.

Further information

Visit the London Councils website for details on footway parking.