Sevenoaks District Council will fine drivers who park across dropped kerbs outside residents' homes.

The council already carries out enforcement action against drivers who park across dropped kerbs at junctions that are intended to make it easier for parents with pushchairs, mobility scooters and wheelchair users to cross the road.

Officers are now now extending this enforcement to include residential dropped kerbs.

Generally these are lowered to enable vehicles to access private driveways and garages.

In the past residents who found their driveway blocked by a vehicle could call the police to deal with the matter.

Now they can contact the council’s parking services team and ask a civil enforcement officer to attend and issue a Penalty Charge Notice.

Cllr Matthew Dickins, the council’s cabinet member for parking, said: "This service will benefit our residents whose lives are blighted by a minority of inconsiderate and selfish drivers who block access to their properties.

"At the same time we will take a common sense approach to applying this policy by only issuing tickets to drivers who have made it difficult or impossible for residents to enter or leave their property."

Residents should call the Council on 01732 227000 or e-mail parking@sevenoaks.gov.uk to ask for a Civil Enforcement Officer to attend their property.