Beyond fines and angry pedestrians, there’s a safety issue you might not think of. When you park on the pavement, you force people—especially kids, elderly folks, and those with visual impairments—into the road. A car might not hit you, but a bike or a scooter might. And guess who gets blamed? The pavement parker.
Also, have you ever tried pushing a pram over a kerb with a car blocking the dropped curb? It’s like an obstacle course from a nightmare. You’d have to lift the pram, juggle the baby, and pray you don’t drop the diaper bag. Spoiler: you will drop the diaper bag.
So next time you’re about to mount the kerb, take a breath. Walk an extra thirty seconds to find a proper spot. Your coffee might stay intact, your wallet will thank you, and that mum with the toddler? She’ll silently bless you. That’s the win.
