Pedestrian bollards

Bollards are installed on footpaths to:

• protect pedestrians
• prevent vehicles from driving along them

We install pedestrian bollards only in specific circumstances.

We do not install them to prevent parking on pavements or verges.

We can only install them where there is enough space so that they do not cause problems for wheelchair, mobility scooter or children’s buggy users.

Where they are installed they add to our overall repair costs as they can be easily damaged.

What to do about vehicles using a footpath or pavement

Vehicles seen regularly driving on a footpath or pavement should be reported to the police in the first instance. There are several ways to do this:

• report it to your neighbourhood policing team who may decide to visit the registered keeper and give words of advice. Your area | Avon and Somerset Police

• if you have video evidence of vehicles being driven on pavements and footpaths you can upload it directly to the Avon and Somerset Police website. Report an accident or incident on the road | Avon and Somerset Police

• report anti-social driving by providing the vehicle details. You will be asked to confirm you are happy to give evidence in court. Report anti-social driving | Avon and Somerset Police

What to do about vehicles parked on a footpath or pavement

Obstruction and dangerous parking are police matters. These include parking on the pavement and across driveways and entrances.

We are only able to enforce where there are parking restrictions in place. Visit our report a parking problem page to find out more.