In a rush for college I parked in the only available parking space, sticking a bit over a private driveway with a dropped kerb. I left plenty room for a car to get out but when i returned a not had been stuck on my window detailing that what i had done was illegal as they "had a truck coming to deliver something today". They are seeking compensation for redelivery charges but i feel that as i left enough space for a car this is a little unfair. If anyone can find any quotes from the law or regulation leaflets to back this up, then that would be great. thanks
2007-09-24 05:56:41 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
My perseption of enough room for a car realy was plenty as it was a very wide drive way. Even an eldarly or disabled driver could have got out fine.
That is not the issue though.
They say i have broken the law because a delivery truck could not get in.
Also, can anything be done as the police were not called there and then?
2007-09-24 06:18:36 · update #1
Don’t you have any morale conscious at all?
Does it matter if it is illegal to park ‘just a tiny bit‘ over someone’s driveway?
You chose to park over someone’s drive, it was -over- the drive so access was blocked = illegal.
They weren’t obviously waiting for a DVD package and actually having soil/bricks/tip et cetera delivered into their driveway, if you had returned to the car and it was all scratched up because a lorry had difficulty reversing into the drive-way how exactly would you feel?
Ask for proof of delivery and then cough up for the inconvenience you’ve caused someone.
Next time park further back and use those two feet that you use for controlling a car, I hear they also can be used for running.
2007-09-24 06:15:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
It’s illegal to park in front of a dropped kerb and deny access to a single property, to deal with this call your Local Council, NOT the Police. The council will send out a parking warder who will issue a fixed penalty fine. However if your dropped kerb allows access to more than one property, IT IS NOT an offence to park in front of it. You must also consider that any markings (yellow lines etc.) take president over a dropped kerb and the council will prosecute or issue a fine to the “Greater evil”. It’s also very hard to get vehicles that only park in front of your drive for a short time dealt with, unless it’s at specific times each day.
2016-05-17 10:13:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(a) Yes, you were illegally parked. They would almost definitely have had to pay a lot for that dropped kerb allowing a vehicle access to/from their property and they are probably fed up of students parking across it.
(b) They are trying it on. Delivery vans/lorries don't care if they block a road for a couple of minutes. Call their bluff and ask for contact details of the company so you can pay the re-delivery charge directly...
2007-09-24 06:06:16 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
sorry fella but it is illegal to park on or even next to a dropped kerb without the "owners" permission,unless it is an armed forces vehicle,or you were delivering something,20 minutes max. ask for proof of redelivery charges and then seek legal advice, the C.A.B. can help with that. P.s. buy a tank
2007-09-24 06:12:54 · answer #4 · answered by david555467 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT park your vehicle or trailer on the road where it would endanger, inconvenience or obstruct pedestrians or other road users. For example, do not stop
in front of an entrance to a property
I'm not sure if this is just a guideline, but i got it from the highway code.
2007-09-24 06:05:03 · answer #5 · answered by My pic looks good 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
YES it is illegal. It is illegal to park on or drive on the pavement, which means if you have a driveway and use it regularly you are actually breaking the law. Strange but true. Another one is you can not drive in a cycle lane BUT you can park in one.
If you don't drive your vehicle to it's destination, driveway/stopping place, it is legal, but as soon as it moves.....
2007-09-24 06:09:34 · answer #6 · answered by psychoticgenius 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a most annoying habit by inconsiderate drivers. I have a driveway and I am sick of prats like you obstructing it. It is an offence under the Road Traffic Act and don't forget they have a witness, the delivery driver.
2007-09-24 09:51:12 · answer #7 · answered by flint 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
people interpret space differently so your plenty of room , may have been very tight for someone else.
get to college early next time, when you get a real job in the city, you'll appreciate getting up early to get spacious parking.
2007-09-24 06:05:54 · answer #8 · answered by San 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that it is illegal (so don't worry about the note) but it is very inconsiderate!
Your opinion of "enough" space could differ from that of the driver! - Disabled, Elderly, not confidant?
Don't excuse your bad time management for your actions - get up earlier!
Smile!
2007-09-24 06:03:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You are in violation of the ordinance.
ANY portion of your auto which protrudes into the driveway or handicapped access is considered a violation.
2007-09-24 06:05:38 · answer #10 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋