Pavement obstructions

Part of: Pavement hazards and maintenance

Objects that block the pavement that cause an obstruction to pedestrians can include:

  • vegetation
  • unpermitted roadworks
  • unpermitted skips and scaffolding
  • unauthorised hoardings
  • unlicenced tables and chairs
  • advertising boards
  • building materials

We can take enforcement action against persons causing unlawful wilful obstruction of the highway under the Highways Act (1980).