Rebecca Harris MP spoke with the charity Guide Dogs at the Conservative Party conference about the challenges pavement parked cars create for blind and partially sighted people, who may have to risk their safely by walking into the road just to get by.

A survey by Guide Dogs showed that 97% of blind or partially sighted people encounter problems with street obstructions, and 90% of those had experienced trouble with a pavement parked car.

To illustrate the problem, the charity asked Rebecca to clear the streets of pavement parked cars against the clock on a specially-themes whack-a-mole game.

Rebecca Harris MP said “It was a pleasure to attend the Guide Dogs stand at Conference last week. Earlier this year I took part in a blindfolded walk around Benfleet which highlighted the challenges that pavement parking can cause to blind and partially sighted people. I am pleased to help raise awareness on this important issue”.

James White, Senior Campaigns Manager at Guide Dogs commented “Cars blocking pavements are a nuisance for everyone, but can be a real danger for people for people with sight loss, potentially forcing them out into the roads to get by.”