Southampton residents may face £1,000 fines for driveway parking if they cross standard kerbs, per the Highways Act 1980.

Southampton residents face potential £1,000 fines for parking on their driveways if they cross standard kerbs, under enforcement of the Highways Act 1980. The Labour-run council says unauthorized vehicle access damages footways and utilities, requiring a dropped kerb for legal use. Though no fines have been issued, warnings have been sent, prompting backlash over perceived overreach. The council says the process includes multiple notices and aims to prevent infrastructure damage, aligning with national standards.