The emergency order will restrict parking along the length of the A821 between Kilmahog and Aberfoyle to keep the area clear of parked cars.
The Council has taken this decision in response to continued irresponsible parking along this route in order to protect and support local communities, businesses and road users.
Irresponsible parking
Police Scotland closed the A821 at Dukes Pass last weekend due to concerns over the volume of traffic in the area and people abandoning their cars on sections of the road, making it difficult for vehicles to pass safely.
The new emergency restriction will allow for enforcement action to be taken by Stirling Council officers and for Police Scotland to respond to issues of dangerous or obstructive parking.
The Council is also currently working with partners to implement a permanent clearway on this stretch of road to help regulate traffic activity, increase safety and provide more certainty to other road users.
Introducing a clearway would be the second stage of a strategy to combat traffic issues on the A821 that was agreed with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Police Scotland and the local community last summer, following the introduction of a reduced speed limit of 40mph.
Protecting road users
Convener of the Environment and Housing Committee, Councillor Jim Thomson, said: “It is disappointing that drivers continue to park in an irresponsible manner on sections of the A821.
“Their actions are causing serious problems for both drivers, local communities and businesses, resulting in the need for these emergency parking restrictions.
“We have been in engaging with other agencies, including Police Scotland, and local community groups and businesses for the past 12 months about the introduction of safety measures on the A821, and will continue to do what is necessary to keep people safe.”
Respect our rural communities
Vice Convener, Councillor Danny Gibson, said: “Given recent events we have been required to put an emergency notice in place to protect public safety. Enforcement action can now be undertaken by the Council in response to reckless behaviour by drivers that does not take into consideration the impact on local residents, businesses and other road users.
“As COVID-19 travel restrictions ease, we would urge people planning on visiting the Stirling area to consider how and when they travel, to avoid busy places and to respect our rural communities.”