Dropped kerb enforcement
Under the Traffic Management Act 2004, it is illegal to park next to a dropped kerb.
Dropped kerbs are installed to:
- Allow vehicles to enter or leave a property (Vehicle Access Crossing or VAC)
- Help pedestrians, cyclists, or wheelchair users cross the road
If a vehicle blocks a dropped kerb, Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) can issue a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
Vehicle Access Crossings (VACs)
- If the dropped kerb serves a single property, we need written consent from the occupier before enforcement.
- If the VAC is shared by two or more properties, we can enforce without consent.
- Once consent is given, enforcement lasts for 12 months. After that, you must reapply.
- Enforcement applies to all vehicles, including those belonging to the property occupier.
Access Protection Markings (APMs)
APMs are advisory road markings that highlight a VAC. They show other road users that the access is in regular use and should not be blocked.
Enforcement Patrols
Enforcement is not reactive. CEOs follow pre-set patrol routes and cannot respond immediately to requests.
However, your location will be added to future patrol routes.
Request Enforcement
If your dropped kerb is regularly blocked, you can request enforcement online.
Dropped kerbs
Request enforcement of your dropped kerb
