The Northern division of the Dublin Metropolitan Region issued 243 fixed penalty notices for illegal parking from January to June 2023, the highest among the six divisions. Next was the North Central division with 182 fines, followed by South Central with 168 and Western with 147. The Eastern division issued just 67 fines. Illegal footpath parking obstructs pedestrians and cyclists, posing risks and disrupting services. The community group I Bike Dublin highlighted this issue using painted areas on footpaths, advocating for better enforcement and management of public spaces.
Illegal footpath parking blocks pedestrians, including vulnerable groups such as wheelchair users and parents with prams, and disrupts bus routes and emergency services.
The issue has gained fresh attention after the community group I Bike Dublin painted fake parking spaces on footpaths to highlight the extent of illegal parking.
The lack of enforcement shows a clear neglect of public space management, indicating that illegal parking is a continuous daily occurrence.
Illegal parking isn't just an inconvenience; it's a misuse of public space that affects everyone, from pedestrians to buses.
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