Drivers have been warned of a £130 fine that could be imposed under new parking laws. Brits are backing a move to ban pavement parking, which is already illegal in two places in the UK.

Motoring experts are calling for clearer guidance and stricter enforcement of parkinglaws. The Highway Code states that drivers should not park on the pavement unless a sign permits it, meaning it is only an advisory and not backed up by any legislation.

However, another rule states drivers must not leave their vehicles in a dangerous position or where they cause any unnecessary obstruction of the road. This rule can be enforced and may result in a fixed penalty notice. This lack of clarity means that many drivers may be unaware they are putting others at risk, or that they could face fines under certain conditions.

Pavement parking poses a serious risk to safety, as it can force pedestrians, people in wheelchairs or with visual impairments, and parents with pushchairs, into the road. It could also cause access issues for emergency response vehicles.

A survey by Tiger.co.uk found that 68% of Brits are behind a UK-wide ban on pavement parking. It is currently only illegal in Scotland and London, something just one in five Brits admitted to Tiger they were aware of.

Pavement parking in London and Scotland can result in a fine of up to £130 and £100, respectively. Elsewhere in the UK, the rules are less clear, leaving drivers confused.

Ian Wilson, managing director and car insurance expert at Tiger.co.uk, said: "Pavement parking can be incredibly dangerous for pedestrians, especially those with mobility issues or young children in prams.

"With two-thirds of Brits calling for a UK-wide ban, the issue appears to be of substantial concern. There also seems to be confusion around the current laws, with one in five respondents saying they didn't know pavement parking is already illegal in London and Scotland.

"It's clear we need stricter and more consistent laws across the country to produce a more unified approach to this road safety issue. Increased awareness and larger fines for those in violation of the parking laws could improve road safety dramatically."