Applying for a dropped kerb

A crossing across a public footpath or verge for your vehicle to gain access to your property from the highway is known as a private entrance or a 'dropped kerb'.

Installing a dropped kerb

Roads Service is responsible for maintaining footpaths. It is illegal to build a crossing over a public footpath without a dropped kerb. This is to ensure that the crossing is strong enough to take the weight of the vehicle and does not create a hazard for pedestrians and other footpath and road users.

Please contact your local Roads Service office for details on how to apply for a dropped kerb. Please use the link below for contact details:

• Contact details - Roads Service website

More useful links

• Everyday life and leisure (people with disabilities section)
• Motoring and transport (people with disabilities section)
• Travelwiseni
• Car sharing and car clubs (environment and greener living section)
• The Highway Code (motoring section)