To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether any consideration has been given to making it the default position in Northern Ireland that pavement parking is illegal, as is the case in Scotland.

My Department is committed to increasing the level of sustainable travel in Northern Ireland and I am aware that cars parked inconsiderately on footways present real challenges for footway users. Consequently my Department carries out enforcement action against cars parked on footways where there are parking restrictions on the adjacent carriageway. The PSNI also can and does take enforcement action against cars found to be obstructing footways. To promote and encourage compliance, regular reminders of the relevant Highway Code rule on footway parking are also posted on our road safety and sustainable travel social media channels. I am, however, keen to explore if further measures may be necessary.