It isn't legal to park on the footway, HOWEVER, if you are parked in such a way as to not inhibit pedestrians then it shouldn't really get the wardens attentions. If you have wardens up and down your road that is. Most of them stick to the major roads and carparks, it's easier to get their quota of tickets that way. Think of it this way. Can a mother with kids and a pushchair get past without any hassle? Or someone in a mobility buggy? If the answer is yes, then you should be fine. And locked to a sign post is good enough. If you do get a ticket from an over zealous warden, you can argue the case that you cannot park on the road due to the time restrictions in place, so you parked the bike in such a way as to not cause a nuisance to other footway users Here's an example of how a bike causes problems. You can see how any pedestrians would have to go around it to get past. This would probably get you a ticket. This way is better. In line with the kerb, still allowing pedestrians room. It's all about consideration for others.
Morning Thank you for replies! My scooter is still parked on pavement outside and locked to a signpost and a pram/mobility scooter can get past so I will continue doing this as it is best option for now. Ideally I would have liked to have it stored locked away overnight but hard to come by, living in town centre flat..Might send an email to council to clarify parking options but a bit paranoid they will send a parking attendant straight over haha.. Now, is it sufficient to leave scooter parked on side stand?reason for asking is that I am struggling like a beep trying to get him on the beeping centre stand!! I feel like an idiot trying to practice this and not getting anywhere at the mo so have to ask my partner to centre stand it for me, and this is of course annoying for both of us..I did struggle with this in cbt as well,but then did it easily once I found the technique. But not got there yet with this one and it frustrates me. Will practice somewhere out of sight as I look like a complete twat and also some explicit language involved.. He is parked on flat pavement so would just sidestand be ok? Again I feel I am asking some stupid questions but no one knows who I am here haha.. I am loving scooter riding and would stay out 24/7 if I could I think I am doing ok riding but still loads of practice and fine tuning needed,but we all have to start somewhere! Today I am going to a nice quiet road I have found to do some slow control and parking practice, I feel quite awkward pulling into small places etc but I think it is all down to practice so only one thing for it
You can leave it on the centre stand for ever and a day, makes no difference. Am email to the council may not be the best idea, ask the local copper, they're more useful.
try popping the center stand down, with left hand hold the left handle grip, right foot on the center stand paddle and the right hand gripping front of the seat. put weight onto the center stand paddle with foot and at same time pull the seat backwards. you may find that method a bit more easy than gripping the rear of the bike with right hand and struggling .
You have to remember the stand also acts as a lever. You are not supposed to be trying to pull the scooter up/ back. Put your foot on the stand and holding the scooter in the seat area or rear carrier or,as said,on the front of the seat you push down on the stand with all your weight and assist by lifting the scooter upwards and it will automatically lift and tilt backwards on to the stand. If you can bend slightly and straighten up using your stomach muscles rather than your arm/shoulder it may help. This assumes the stand isn't worn. With your parking a lot depends who owns the bit of pavement . It may actually be part of the building you live in so the council may not have any legal reason to do anything about it. Maybe in the longer term if you know anyone locally with a lock up/shed you could arrange to park it there and share the garage rent.
Good results today; just got back from my run around practice and have now found the way for me to do get the scooter on centrestand. I found using my left foot better than the right for some reason and just stand down on that with all my weight so right foot hangs in air. I then grab the back handle bit and lift straight up and it's all good I knew it couldn't be that hard, everything is easy when you know how to do it haha. So he is parked up now and I am proud Managed to grab a parking attendant outside today and he confirmed I should have no problem leaving it where I do. He did not even see my scooter at first,so the camo raincover must work haha... So I am once again happy home after some good practice on quiet roads but also junctions, lights and roundabouts and I can feel my confidence and road awareness improving. My only regret is I didn't get a scooter sooner!!
with spring and summer now coming annie you passed just at the right time to catch the best months for riding , keep practice up and those roundabouts and juctions, remember that lifesaver look over your shoulder to , good news on the parking front to means nothing to worry about and your scoot can be parked fairly close to you at home. above all enjoy those roads and the scooter , will not be long before your doing 30-50 mile runs around the countryside just enjoying that two wheel freedom