Concerns have been raised that a new ban on pavement parking could mean different rules for streets within the same housing development.
The Scottish Government is currently consulting with councils on the proposed legislation.
The bill would give authorities the power to punish motorists for double parking or parking on pavements.
But a potential loophole has been raised by Councillor Robbie Withey, Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford ward.
Until such time as a road is formally adopted by the local authority, it is deemed a private road.
Mr Withey has pointed out that new developments in Alford, at present, contained both adopted and unadopted roads.
He said: “In theory, a driver could be breaking the law by parking on the pavement on one street, but just a street over, could be perfectly entitled to park on the pavement.
“In my village of Alford, there are new housing developments where some roads are still technically private while others have been adopted.
“That would be very confusing for people, and this is one of the genuine concerns I have about this.
“The ban on pavement parking has merit, but by removing one problem and improving road safety, we are replacing it with an access problem for bin lorries or emergency vehicles.
“Personally, I think this will create more problems that it resolves.”
