2006-08-23 04:47:38 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
In the UK it is "causing an obstuction". Call the local Police, who will ticket the car, and try to get the owner to move it. If they can't contact the owner, they will tow it away for you (at the owner's expense).
2006-08-23 04:55:00 · answer #1 · answered by Lick_My_Toad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the driveway opens onto a public highway and is provided with a cross-over, it is an offence.
Once upon a time, a police car would arrive in about ten minutes and an officer would be into the offending vehicle thirty seconds later. If this set off the car alarm, it was a joy to see the look on the owner's face as he came charging out of a house to see who was tampering with his vehicle. Even better, the police would drive the car around the corner and leave it there for the owner to have conniptions upon his return.
Today, however, the police will put you in touch with some community support group who will turn up 8-handed about three hours later and argue amongst themselves which forms they should fill in. They explain their tardiness by saying that they have a lot ot territory to cover and are not too happy when you suggest that they might cover it better if they split up.
They will tow the vehicle away, however, and give the driver a hard and expensive time afterwards. I have to say that I found the old days more expeditious.
2006-08-23 05:33:23 · answer #2 · answered by Jellicoe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately no. Even if the pavement is lowered for your own access. The only time it is illegal is if there are yellow lines down, (Double), or if there is a single (No waiting) yellow marker line on the road across the access which means Keep Clear (or the words 'KEEP CLEAR') are clearly marked.
(the line kinda looks like this:
|___________|
(the middle line should be centred between the two end lines by the way. Think 2 T's on thier sides))
I had this problem with my garage (people Parking in front of it), even 'DO NOT PARK, and KEEP CLEAR signs didn't work until I got a can of that yellow road paint and put a no waiting marker line on the floor. Afterwards it was funny to watch people's confusion when they went to park to all of a sudden see this Yellow Line had appeared that wasn't there previously. It seemed to work and was Well Funny to watch all these p!$$ed off drivers !
2006-08-23 05:12:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the legal status of your driveway.
If you (or someone previous) applied to the local authority for permission to create a vehicular access across the pavement, and got the kerbstones lowered to allow you to drive across the pavement (or if its a recent development you live in, and the road was built with vehicular access to your driveway) then you have a right of way, and someone parking across it is blocking your right of way, hence is breaking the law.
However, if you (or some previous occupant) created a driveway without applying to the local authority, then you're the one breaking the law by driving on the pavement, and anyone can quite legally park alongside the kerb there.
2006-08-23 08:34:16 · answer #4 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK it isn't 'exactly' illegal... unless you run a business that requires entry and exit, to be open at all times and if it isn't, it could seriously impede your livelihood.
It's a contentious area... and unlikely to be taken seriously if the obstruction they cause, is merely on a temporary basis, every so often, it's unlikely you'd be able to do much about it.
If however, they constantly do it and cause you to be unable to enter and exit your premises, over prolonged periods... you would have a case against them, because they prohibit you from entry to and your right to enjoy, your home.
The old adage that an 'Englishman's home is his castle'... is fast being eroded these days!
Try asking the local police... and if they can't help, the local CAB... failing these working, you need to get legal advice. Which is costly!
Whatever you do, don't do anything like deflating tyres... because not only will they be there longer... you will be the one in trouble.
It's a bit like hitting a burglar and getting locked up while he walks free and only gets a slap on the wrist! It's your property he's in, but the law protects him from you!
The law's an ***!
Good luck.
2006-08-23 05:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a criminal offence, but the only people that have the authority to remove the car are the police.
How much effort they will make in doing something about it is debateable as they could well be out there protecting criminals from the victims of their crimes or busy catching speeding cars. Since your car across your drive way will not be making them any revenue you may be a little stuck.
For your own piece of mind you could always go let the tyres down though.
2006-08-23 05:00:39 · answer #6 · answered by Moi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In California, it's illegal per CA Vehicle Code Section 22500. However, it's okay for a property owner to park their own car across their own driveway in some cities, such as San Francisco, for example. YMMV in other cities or countries.
2006-08-23 05:58:59 · answer #7 · answered by bionix415 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're in the UK, unless there's double yellow lines or some other restriction, people can park where they like. Police will attend if you need to get out of your premises because of a car parked across your drive, but not if you want to get in if you're already out. The car could be ticketed or towed away for causing an obstruction.
2006-08-23 04:58:29 · answer #8 · answered by ragill_s1849 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably as its blocking accsess to your property.
Best off putting a note under their wiper asking them not to do it again or you will be forced to contact the police to have the car towed away. However you may find that they are visiting a realative over the road or wherever and if you can contact them to move their car when you want access then that should be a compromise.
DO NOT LET THE TYRES DOWN or cause damage to the car this will be costly to you.
Always stay polite and calm when dealing with inconsidiorate people like this as you will probably win the argument.
2006-08-23 05:48:30 · answer #9 · answered by Rich S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not illegal in the UK unless there is an official white line across its border.
You can have a white line painted by the council at a cost of about £75.00.
If someone parks on your white line you can phone the council who will then issue the offending vehicle with a ticket (Parking fine)
2006-08-23 04:58:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is illegal, but before calling the police and making an enemy out of a neighbour, why not leave a note on the car asking them politely not to park over your drive, if they contiue and no cooperation is received, then pull the whole "it's illegal" card out of the bag...but i reckon trying polite conversation is better then policemen.
2006-08-23 04:58:31 · answer #11 · answered by Belizabeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋