Courtesy of Hemel Today
Motorists living in Scotland and driving within Scotland, should be aware of advisory rules, which in Scotland are now enforceable through criminal prosecution.
The rules refer to parking and waiting and relate to dropped kerbs and pavement parking.
Rule 243 Do not stop or park where the kerb has been lowered to assist wheelchair & mobility scooter users, except when forced to do so due to stationary traffic. - The Transport (Scotland) Act states you Must Not double park or park anywhere the kerb has been lowered to help pedestrians or cyclists. Exceptions are allowed in limited circumstances.
Rule 244 which bans pavement parking entirely in London, has been amended to add “or Scotland”. Elsewhere in the UK, pavement parking remains a “should not” rule. (Courtesy of FBHVC)
Another new roundabout to learn how you negotiate it!
A new “Dutch Style” roundabout has been installed in Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead. This reflects the mantra in the latest version of the Highway Code that motorists must give way to pedestrians and cyclists in this instance, on the way into and out of this roundabout.
As you approach the roundabout you have to give way to both cyclists, who have their own cycle lane and also pedestrians who have their own crossing, on the entry of the roundabout approach road. When you wish to leave the roundabout, once again you must give way to cyclists and pedestrians at your chosen exit.
I think there is no doubt, if you happen to be in this area and approach that roundabout, be very cautious. All those Dutch ideas of course are ways of slowing the traffic and saving lives.
(Courtesy of the ‘Volvo Driver’ August 2025)
