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Councils call for pavement parking to be banned across England
(www.bbc.co.uk)
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this post was submitted on 10 Feb 2024
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If only there was some kind of book or document that contains all the rules and instructions about the use of roads, that everyone can access freely and is constantly updated.
Seems pretty clear to me...
Should not means you can. You're just a very naughty boy.
Ha, it gives that impression doesn't it? But no, in this context that isn't what should means. It's like an also that extends the Must Not to the additional scenario, in this case outside of London.
It's true that a lot of these things aren't enforced, and if they are it's not consistent. The thing is, the law is there and it can be enforced. If you are caught breaking it, well, that's no-one else's fault.
The law is NOT there for "should" statements in the Highway Code. "Shoulds" are considered best practice, and can work against you in a careless/dangerous driving case if you didn't follow them, but they are not themselves tied to any specific legislation. "Must" statements ARE backed up by legislation, and so can be enforced.
The highway code is not law.
Yes, best practice. There's a lot of talk here about the law, which I never mentioned.
You don't get a criminal record when you receive a fine for a parking offence.
You also can't get fined if you don't break a law.