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Footpath or Footway Surfaces
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This is an example of why footpath and footway parking is illegal as this car has completely blocked the footpath forcing pedestrians onto the grass which can be hazardous for people with vision impairment. This is an example of why footpath and footway parking is illegal as this car has completely blocked the footpath forcing pedestrians onto the grass which can be hazardous for people with vision impairment.

This is an example of the type of damage that can be caused due to regular parking and driving over the footway. This is an example of the type of damage that can be caused due to regular parking and driving over the footway

All footpath surfaces should conform to the relevant Australian Standards) for example AS1428.1) Paving bricks should not have bevelled edges greater than 3mm, that may cause a long cane to catch in the recessed area.

Footpath and footway parking is currently illegal but when motorists do break the law and park on the footpath they create a serious problem for people with vision impairment. Even the ruts caused by car tires in the nature strip can create a trip hazard.

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT encourage Councils to inspect their paths regularly to ensure that there are no uneven surfaces.