Walking past shops too often involves running the risk of serious injury from advertising boards spread across the pavement. These 'A-boards' are heavy metal boards in an "A" shape scattered across walkways, sometimes causing a dangerous obstruction.
Falling over an A-board can be both painful and confidence knocking. The unmonitored, under-regulated and over use of the boards is dangerous and obtrusive.
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Nottingham City Council strike a blow against A-boards
In May 2009 a proposal to remove A-boards was approved by Nottingham City Council.
The new guidance outlines that the A-board should not be swinging or rotating and should be no more than one metre high. A-boards were completely banned in parts of the city where there are in excess of 20,000 pedestrians a day or "pedestrian safety and servicing needs are adversely affected by narrow footways or other physical restrictions".
Failure to comply with the guidelines will result in the council sending warning letters, and then confiscation of the A-board.
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Are A-boards making your street dangerous?
Download our A-boards campaign guide to learn more about how you can take forward a campaign in your local area. The guide provides you with an explanation of your rights, plus advice on what you can do to get your voice heard and make a difference.
Further Information
If you would like any further information or to discuss taking up a campaign locally, you can contact us by phone on 020 7391 2123 or by email campaign@rnib.org.uk. We can also put you in touch with your regional campaigns officer who can offer advice for your local area.