Obstruction to Driveways & Garages

The Traffic Management Act 2004 increases the number of contraventions allowable for local authorities to enforce.

The council’s Civic Enforcement Officers formally parking attendants) are now empowered to issue penalty charge notices to drivers who obstruct dropped kerb crossings, whether they be for pedestrians or vehicles.

However, Bath & North East Somerset have made the decision not to enforce this contravention in locations where there aren’t any restrictions on site. This decision has been taken due to the absence of clear quidance as to whether signs and/or lines should be present to compliment enforcement.
Once this quidance is received, then it is proposed to publicise our intentions. To enforce this contravention in the interim if you should be victim to obstruction, please contact your local community police officer.