What are my rights regarding blocking in a vehicle that has parked on my private land without permission? I am not looking to demand payment for release (I know I would need a license for that).
it is a small private driveway, in london, which I need to use since the area is residents parking only, and I already have another vehicle on the street using the one resident's permit I'm allowed, therefor the only alternate to blocking the offending vehicle in would be for me to pay to park my car on a local car park.
I would be planning to leave a note on the offending vehicle explaining that they can retrieve their vehicle the next day when I have left for work..
2007-03-14 03:00:33 · 10 answers · asked by pete 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
What are my rights regarding blocking in a vehicle that has parked on my private land without permission? I am not looking to demand payment for release (I know I would need a license for that).
it is a small private driveway, in london, which I need to use since the area is residents parking only, and I already have another vehicle on the street using the one resident's permit I'm allowed, therefor the only alternate to blocking the offending vehicle in would be for me to pay to park my car on a local car park.
I would be planning to leave a note on the offending vehicle explaining that they can retrieve their vehicle the next day when I have left for work..
edit: to add detail in response to police officer who responded.. yes, my car would be on my own private property while blocking the other car in... (much like the typical multi-car driveway where one has to shuffle cars to let the one furthest from the road out..)
thanks for everyone's responses so far. much appreciated!
2007-03-14 07:17:58 · update #1
When you say blocking it in would your vehicle be parked on the road blocking the exit?if not and your vehicle is parked on your drive blocking the other vehicle in then their is no offence in law.You are not taking their vehicle for your own use or permenantly depriving the other person of it so there is no crime and obstruction can only be done in the highway.I would though leave a note explaining your course of action.
2007-03-14 07:10:57 · answer #1 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i latterly found out that that's against the regulation for any portion of a motor vehicle to be parked on the pavement, quite if there isnt adequate space to stroll previous with a pushchair or wheelchair/motorisd wheelchair. Im no longer likely useful what might ensue if the vehicle have been given scratched by risk. in view that's an offence, the vehicle proprietor could desire to be in charge for the damages. in case you have a close-by beat officer, or non-emergency telephone extensive form for the police, you may desire to ask them approximately it! Your close by council can even have the skill to help. i'm useful there's a hard and fast penalty nice for parking on pavements.
2016-10-02 02:36:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have thought so. You could probably inform the police as trespass is now a criminal offence, so to retrieve the vehicle the owner would have to break the law.
You also have to think about the person's mentality. Are they likely to smash up your car if you block in there vehicle? Could you fit a lock/chain on the driveway to ensure that only you have access?
2007-03-14 03:11:38 · answer #3 · answered by mark 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bit silly really but the offending vehicle, by UK law is not causing any problems. If you block him in then you MAY be liable to be towed away for causing an obstruction, but not if you do this on your own property. This is only if it was on a public highway. Your best bet is to leave a note explaining to the driver the error of their ways. If they continue to do this then go ahead and block them in.
2007-03-14 05:19:02 · answer #4 · answered by SurfCop 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think its against the law and the police can tow your car to allow the other one to move as you are illegally holding their car............why not leave a note asking the person if they would not park there in future? I've been blocked in before on private land which I parked on without permission and the police towed the offending car away to realise mine..........
2007-03-14 03:06:22 · answer #5 · answered by Stalker 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The police will tow your car if the owner of the other vehicle contacts them; you can't legally impound the other vehicle, much as you'd like to. You can however call the police to deal with the car that is parked on your land.
2007-03-14 03:06:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Have you left a note explaining that you intend to take further action if they continue to trespass on your property? (You also need to be sure that the land is indeed your property). If you have done this then contact your local council for advice (there may be a by-law in your area that I am not aeare of).
2007-03-14 03:05:14 · answer #7 · answered by 'H' 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-03-14 03:04:01 · answer #8 · answered by michael s 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would check with the police .
2007-03-14 03:04:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
you can have them towed away or clamped aswell.
2007-03-14 03:05:41 · answer #10 · answered by angie 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋