Parking on the pavement has long been an annoyance for pedestrians who are often forced to walk in the road to get by.
The law states that it is a criminal offence to obstruct free passage along the highway, however if there isn't signage or double yellows in place it is only the police who can enforce the law.
It was recently reported that a nationwide ban could be brought in, with drivers facing £70 for parking outside their own home.
The new rule, if introduced, would make it illegal to park on pavements across the country in a bid to make roads and pathways safer for people with disabilities and parents pushing prams.
When we asked ECHO readers what they thought on the proposed new law, opinion was divided with some welcoming the ban while others thought it would make parking 'virtually impossible'.
However it is clear the issue is still a means for debate and when readers were asked to 'name a road which is the worst for drivers parking on the pavement' over 200 responses flooded in.
Below we have compiled a list of those roads, chosen by you, and why you think they are the worst in Merseyside.
Many have been chosen for their close proximity to schools or shops, while others have been pointed out as having been an issue for a while.
Let us know in the comments below which roads you think need council or police action to tackle the issue of pavement parkers.
Park View, Huyton
Kirsty Holland wrote: "There have been times when I have had to jump in front of my children and friends' children at the beginning of school and at home time as cars just mount the kerb to get past."
Hatherley Avenue, Crosby
Anthony Holmes said: "Nearly every car parked on the pavement. They don't give a t**s about blind people or old people with walking frames.
"There is no need to park on the pavement, the road is wide enough people are just being lazy."
Warren Drive, Rivacre, Ellesmere Port .
Naomi Mottram wrote: "How a child hasn’t been killed on Warren Drive already is beyond me."
Rimrose Road, Bootle
Aaron Corkill said: "Outside Rimrose Carpets in Bootle, it's that bad you have to walk on the main road with constant speeding lorries going past.
"I saw a woman have to walk into the road with a newborn in a pram."
Richard Ellis responded: "My house backs on to Rrimrose Road the lorries go that fast my house shakes."
Sefton Drive, Maghull
Julia Cassidy said: "Just drove down Sefton Road Maghull & two vans completely on pavement, not even a pedestrian could get through.
Terry Robinson agreed and branded Maghull "a disgrace for pavement parking".
Bluebell Lane, Huyton
One woman posted a picture of Bluebell Lane which showed a pram user trying to get past a long line of cars, all mounted across the pavement.
She wrote: "Yesterday, outside the bungalow, you'd think they had some consideration for wheelchair users.
"It has been like this for days."
A lot of people got in touch regarding roads near schools and colleges which cause problems for parents, many with prams picking up children from school.
With Sam Grindlay claiming "literally any road within 100 metres of a primary school" struggles with pavement parkers.
Berry's Lane, Sutton
Jeanette Guest said: "Berry's Lane Sutton where the local high school is."
Spring Grove, West Derby
Andrew Fletcher: "Spring Grove West Derby outside St. Paul’s School.
Lawrence Road
Rice lane, Liverpool
Chestnut Grove, Wavertree
Cathy King wrote: "At school times!"
Queens Drive
Joanne Hurst wrote: "Queens drive by Liverpool College."
Lodge Lane
One road nominated by a number of drivers was Lodge Lane, in Toxteth.
John Shaw wrote: "They don't park cars in Lodge Lane, they abandon them."
Paul Kavanagh also wrote: "Lodge Lane is a joke."
Phil Lloyd claimed lots of roads on housing estates are bad due to roads not being wide enough or driveways not being used.
He said: "All of them they’re all bad especially on housing estates as the roads aren’t wide enough for cars to be parked on road and cars to get past and people not parking up their driveways and until both are fixed problem will always be there."
Michael Stick Cullum responded to say the Hard Lane estate was "terrible to get past."
Ashover Avenue, Page Moss
Palmwood Close, Prenton
Bebington road, Rock Ferry
County Road
Debbie Brown wrote: "County Road outside fast food shops."
Aintree Road, Bootle
Faith Donohoe wrote: "Aintree road Bootle is actually the worst."
Kiln Lane, St Helens
Tom EP Cooke said: "It has got to be Kiln Lane!"
What Liverpool City Council says RE parking on pavements
In a notice on its website the council states: "Parking a vehicle on the pavement causes a dangerous obstruction for pedestrians and puts lives in danger.
"Could a parent with a pram get past? Could a person in a wheelchair get through safely?
"It forces people who are trying to use the pathway to step into the road, move closer to traffic and puts vulnerable pedestrians such as parents with prams, the elderly, the partially sighted and those using wheelchairs at serious risk.
"By carefully selecting a safe area to park and leaving enough space for pedestrians to pass by, you can help to save lives.
"As a city, we want to make sure that our pavements are safe and accessible for everyone; prams, wheelchairs and people.
"We are asking all drivers to stop and consider the space they are leaving for pedestrians when parking.
"So, if you’re visiting a shop, dropping the kids off at school, or going to the park, please consider the safety of others when leaving your vehicle and help to keep our pavements safe for everyone."
What the law says on pavement parking
At the moment there are two important pieces of legislation to discourage people from parking on pavements - The Equality Act 2010 and The Highways Act 1980.
These acts require the highways authorities to ensure that people with disabilities are not discriminated against when travelling on the pavements and the roads and that pavements are kept clear of obstructions.
It is a criminal offence to obstruct free passage along the highway, but only the police have the power of enforcement if a vehicle is blocking the pavement where there isn't a restriction in place, such as double yellow lines.
Vehicles causing obstruction can be issued with a fixed penalty notice and in some cases removed at the driver’s own expense.
Council enforcement officers can take action where there are restrictions in place. However, there doesn't need to be any restrictions in place for the police to act if a footpath is obstructed and pedestrians are not able to pass.
To report problem parking to the council click here
