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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-03T11:56:03.000Z",
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    "Petrol and diesel drivers risk £100 fine when searching for cheap fuel prices",
    "Self-driving cars to face fines for breaking road rules in fresh crackdown on autonomous vehicles",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nNew rules blocking drivers from parking on the pavement have been heralded by experts, who argue that the changes will provide a huge benefit for those with sight issues.\n\nThe English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill received Royal Assent earlier this week following long discussions and amendments.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe main aim of the Act is to launch new measures to expand devolution powers for mayors, as well as a Community Right to Buy scheme.\n\nIt also included fresh powers for local transport authorities to crack down on \"dangerous\" pavement parking through fixed penalty notices.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe new regulations follow a years-long process to ban pavement parking, which had been subject to a consultation in 2020 under the previous Conservative Government.\n\nUnder new regulations launched by the Government, cars will be banned from parking on the pavement across England.\n\nLocal leaders will be given new and improved legal powers to crack down on pavement parking, replacing the older system that was criticised for being a \"lengthy, complex process\".\n\nThe Department for Transport outlined that local leaders would be able to choose which roads are included under the scope of the ban on pavement parking.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nSpeaking in January, Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood said the rules were critical for parents with pushchairs, those in wheelchairs and anyone who is blind or partially sighted.\n\nReaction to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill has been largely complimentary, especially from charities and organisations representing people most likely to be affected by pavement parking.\n\nChris Theobald, Senior Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager at Guide Dogs, said the organisation was \"delighted\" that the new rules were being introduced following \"decades of campaigning\".\n\nHe said: \"We welcome the Government's swift action to prioritise pedestrian safety following the announcement in January that local authorities will be empowered to manage pavement parking in line with the needs of their communities.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Petrol and diesel drivers risk £100 fine when searching for cheap fuel prices\n  * Self-driving cars to face fines for breaking road rules in fresh crackdown on autonomous vehicles\n  * Rachel Reeves' pay-per-mile car tax plans in chaos as electric vehicle owners admit 'fraud'\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"We are looking forward to working with the Government and councils on developing the details of the rules.\n\n\"It's essential these are developed and enforced quickly to ensure that everyone can get from A to B without being stopped or forced into the road.\"\n\nThe English Devolution Bill will also introduce new licensing powers for rental electric bikes, allowing local authorities to set requirements for parking, safety and accessibility.\n\nRestrictions on pavement parking have become an important topic in recent years following the decision by the Scottish Government to ban the practice.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThrough the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019, cars are banned from pavement parking, double parking and parking at dropped kerbs across the country.\n\nThe rules, which were officially introduced in December 2023, gave local authorities the power to enforce the law and issue fines worth £100, although these would be reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.\n\nAs part of the rollout of the new rules, Transport Scotland launched a public information campaign to make drivers aware of the rules, including radio, outdoor and social media advertising.\n\nTransport Minister Fiona Hyslop emphasised that the Government was \"clear\" in restricting drivers from parking in an inconsiderate manner to the detriment of other road users and pedestrians.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Parking law changes could be 'enforced quickly' as drivers face hefty fines nationwide"
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