School re-openings pave the way for parking chaos in Milton Keynes

And a study by YourParkingSpace.co.ukshows four out of 10 local adults would happily report a pavement parker who offends during the peak drop-off and pick-up period.

At present the law on pavement parking is a grey area in many parts of the UK, although it is already banned in London and could soon be outlawed everywhere else.

Many motorists want to clamp down hard on the inconsiderate minority, and most feel they should be fined, say YourParkingSpace.

Harrison Woods, managing director at YourParkingSpace.co.uk, said: “Any parent thinking of parking on a pavement during the school run might be wise to think again given the results of our study.

“Indeed, streets near schools which have lay dormant for many months will soon, once again, be packed with cars jostling for a parking space but those who park on a pavement might have to face the wrath of other motorists according to our research.”

Other results from the YourParkingSpace.co.uk study indicating a hardening of pavement parking attitudes includes one in five people advocating an immediate ban, while one in six think pavement parkers are ignorant.

On the flip side, one in four pavement parkers said they did it because their car would otherwise be blocking the road, while one in 10 alleged there was nowhere else to park.

Harrison added: “It will be a very welcome sight to see schools and colleges fully reopened, let’s hope that considerate parking is a lesson that’s already been learnt.”

YourParkingSpace.co.uk lists empty driveways and parking spaces across the UK available to rent on an hourly, weekly or monthly basis.