I have a flat with 1 allocated parking space. But people keep parking in it, for 1 of 2 reasons:
1) The flats are right next to a train station on the main line into London. People think its a nice cheap option to park in my car park, especially when the train station car park is full.
2) There are 32 new 2-bedroom flats and 32 parking spaces! Many of the flats have 2 cars (but tend to 'make their own' spaces rather than steeling others) but guests will frequently park in my space, as I work late and mine is one of the few left when they get there.
If someone is in my space, I have to go and park in the train station, which costs £6.50 for an overnight ticket and I have to have it moved by 8:00pm! I could park in someone else's space if its free but then I'm a massive hypocrite.
So if I buy a clamp from eBay is it legal for me to clamp these cars that park in my space? It's a massive problem for me I can't afford to keep parking in the station so someone can steel my space.
2007-07-03 03:23:06 · 9 answers · asked by David H 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Clamping the car is probably not a good option, since it possibly opens you up to some liability and might not even be legal. It is hard to determine from your question whether you are a renter or owner of your flat which influence who you need to talk to about this problem. Make sure it is clear that the spot is private and violators will be towed and then get those violators towed.
Thinking outside the box for moment, would you be able to hop out of your car after pulling out of your spot and block entry to your spot with a traffic cone? People might respect that for whatever reason.
2007-07-03 05:06:18 · answer #1 · answered by Brian A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First establish your lease/owner rights to the space. Then, speak with the management company or neighborhood association about signage and enforcement. Also, try and discuss this with your neighbors in a friendly way. I'm almost 100% sure that clamping the vehicle would present some undesireable legal liabilities for "you". Last ditch effort, get on good terms with local "bobby" (American humor) and towing company. See if you can get the tow company to tow the car "at owners expense".
2007-07-03 03:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by Jus-Jay 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about the "havine it clamped" bit (sorry, I'm U.S. here) But I would ask the landlord if they have a no parking rule. If they do then ask if they have a tow away rule as well. That's what we do here in U.S. But they have to have a sign informing of the "Tow Away" zone at owners expense.
lol
If all else fails, put a sign on your parking space saying that the parking fee for using your space is 6.50 per over night parking!!
2007-07-03 03:38:05 · answer #3 · answered by EvArtD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US we'd call the police and discuss how they would like to handle cars illegally parked in our designated space; might that work there? Usual remedy is to have them towed out here; it's their problem to find the car and get it resolved instead of you having to deal with someone mad about being clamped.
2007-07-03 03:27:10 · answer #4 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't try to attach anything to the car that might damage it, you can be liable for it. Here in the U.S., we call the police and tell them to send over a tow truck. The owner of the car will assume all costs for the towing expense. Next time, if possible, attach a sign to your space saying it's "reserved" or "private parking".
2007-07-03 03:40:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Jus-Jay in terms of the proper way to handle it.
However, if you really want to use your space, placing a boot on the vehicle in your parking space really doesn't help you any.
If you're looking to purchase anything on E-Bay, may want to try a set of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-HYDRAULIC-VEHICLE-POSITIONING-DOLLY-CAR-WHEEL-JACKS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43998QQihZ004QQitemZ140133133539QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
They allow you to quickly jack up the car and "roll" it out of your space with out damage to the offender's car.
Simply roll the vehicle out of your space and park in your space. Move the offending vehicle to some other part of the garage.
2007-07-03 04:02:44 · answer #6 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the police that serve your area.
2007-07-03 03:33:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tow it away..or have some friends roll it over
2007-07-03 03:29:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the police and have it towed
2007-07-03 03:31:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋