‘They’re heartless money grabbers,’ cries furious driver after being fined £100 for parking outside his OWN home

A FURIOUS driver has slammed "heartless money grabbers" after he was fined £100 for parking outside his own home.

Edinburgh man Fraser Campbell said officials did not give residents enough warning about a new ban on pavement parking.

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He told EdinburghLive: "The council wardens in their wisdom are now issuing tickets for this sort of parking.

"Absolutely scandalous. Immediate £100 fine. Heartless money grabbers.

"No leaflet drop, warning or anything."

Fraser said more than 20 of his Morningside neighbours were slapped with tickets under the new rules, which came into force on Monday.

Edinburgh drivers now face a £100 fine if they park on the pavement or at a crossing.

The rules are supposed to make getting around easier and safer for people with prams or wheelchairs.

The £100 fine is halved to £50 if drivers pay up in less than a fortnight.

Medical staff, emergency services and some delivery drivers and couriers are exempt in some situations.

Edinburgh City Council said: "The new rules do not apply to parking at driveways, garages or property entrances.

"If there’s an existing restriction already in place, such as a single yellow line, this will still apply.

"You should not park on the pavement outside your driveway as this could still be enforced."

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Councillor Scott Arthur said: "Every driver is responsible for parking their vehicles considerately.

"That includes parking where it would not cause an obstruction to the pavement or road.

"We brought the pavement parking ban in to provide a safe and accessible environment for everyone, especially those with sight impairments, mobility issues or pushing buggies.

"We’re already hearing from people who really appreciate clearer, wider pavements.

He added: "They no longer need to walk on the road as a result of the ban.

"We promoted the new rules in the press, on social media and as part of a major national campaign.

"Parking attendants issued more than 2000 warning notices on cars parked on pavements.

"This is in addition to targeting streets where pavement parking is a real issue by writing to residents and implementing on-street advertising.

"The fact that compliance shot up to more than 90% in the weeks leading up to enforcement beginning demonstrates increased awareness amongst the public."