Common Errors in the Parking Compliance Model

Below are common scenarios in the parking compliance model that frequently contain errors. Take a look at these examples:

Full Obstruction

According to our rubric, there must be clear evidence that the scooter / bike is blocking the pavement in such as way that a wheelchair user would be unable to continue in the direction of travel without disembarking from the pavement.. Typically narrow pavement.

Real life examples
Common mistakes	Not fully obstructing pavement	A wheelchair could pass by this	A wheelchair could pass by this

Partial Obstruction

Not blocking movement along the pavement, but blocking the curb or easy access to a car.

Real life examples

Real life examples
Common mistakes	This is parallel to the curb so we would not consider this a partial obstruction	This is parallel to the curb so we would not consider this a partial obstruction

Abandoned with no Obstruction

Poor parking effort made but not blocking movement along the pavement. Typically wide pavement.

Real life examples
Common mistakes	This would be near movable object	This would be near movable object

Near movable object

A movable object is classified as anything that is not permanent infrastructure. These include other eScooters or eBikes, pedestrian bikes, trash bins. It does NOT include cars.

Real life examples
Common mistakes	Car is not considered a moveable object in this class	Car is not considered a moveable object in this class	It would appear the vehicle is close to a movable object but that was obstructing it