Vote on pavement parking after resident feedback

Councillors are due to discuss the introduction of new powers to stop "excessive" horn use and pavement parking after residents complained of nuisance driving.

Hundreds of residents complained about dangerous and inconsiderate road users in Caterham, Surrey in a consultation run by the local authority.

A Tandridge District Council committee is due to discuss the responses on Tuesday and could vote to implement a public space protection order for the town centre.

This would mean drivers could be fined £100 if they park or drive on the area's pavements, for horn overuse, or for "showing threatening or intimidating behaviour".

Residents raised concerns about cars, mopeds, e-scooters and other vehicles mounting pavements on roads including Croydon Road and Station Avenue, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

According to council officers, the order would help tackle behaviour having a "detrimental and persistent impact on the quality of life of those in the locality".

Council staff would lead enforcement of the order, working alongside Surrey Police.

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