PARKING on pavements has been a contested topic of discussion in Colchester for a long time

Some streets in the city are known for having a serious pavement parking problem.

We asked residents whether they think parking on pavements should be banned in Colchester.

Here is what you said:

Agree

Robert Harvey said: “I use a mobility scooter and if a vehicle is parked on the pavement I’m forced out into the road. This puts me in danger and road users get annoyed with me.”

Elaine Gardiner said: “Only if they make adequate parking in the road people live in. Use yellow lines that are necessary for part of the day and week instead of 24/7.”

Gazette: Narrow - Cars parked in Colchester.Narrow - Cars parked in Colchester. (Image: Charlotte Cottier)

Luke Redpath said: “I get that sometimes its too narrow for everyone to park on the road but I see people parked up blocking pavements all the time.

“Cars still need to wait for a gap in oncoming traffic to pass them anyway so all they have achieved is blocking the pavement for pedestrians.”

Janette Finch said: “Yes as I’m afraid so many car owners park at least three quarters of their cars on the footpath leaving no room for pedestrians, mothers with pushchairs or wheelchair users.”

Gazette: Packed - A van in Magdalen Street, ColchesterPacked - A van in Magdalen Street, Colchester (Image: Cyril William Seal)

Justin Warren said: “Hell yes and on verges too with £200 fines for anyone doing it. I will even issue the tickets for free in my spare time.”

Disagree

William Cursons said: “If this happens then everyone will moan that emergency service vehicles can’t get through because cars are parked on both sides of the road.

“Roads need to be widened for this to be viable or this is carless planning for the future.”

Gazette: Blocked - A van in Ipswich Road, Colchester.Blocked - A van in Ipswich Road, Colchester. (Image: Dave Halls)

Marie Brown said: “No as some roads are too narrow but drivers should be fined if they don’t leave enough space for a pushchair or mobility scooter.

“It should be common courtesy and its something that really winds me up even though it doesn’t inconvenience me because I always check if I’m causing an obstruction when I park.”