along and parks on the other blocking the road to other drivers ie they are not able to pass between the two vehicles - is this against the law?
2007-10-04 00:12:36 · 14 answers · asked by canne 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Yes. The 2nd driver should not have parked in a manner which caused an obstruction to traffic. It's that simple.
2007-10-04 00:16:01 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the road is actually that narrow, there is likely some parking restriction on one or both sides of the road.
As far as determining whether the first car parked or the second is breaking any laws, a passing traffic control officer would have a difficult time determining which WAS the first or second. It may be possible that the officer would issue a citation to BOTH vehicles for obstructing traffic.
I envision a narrow country lane, with NO parking restrictions posted. I imagine that the drivers of BOTH cars would be expected to pull off of the paved, well traveled portion of the road.
Imagine this scenario: Cars are parked in this narrow road, in a staggered fashion, on opposite sides of the road. No vehicle is actually completely blocking traffic. Should the through traffic be expected to dodge all these parked vehicles by runnin a slalom course down the road?
2007-10-06 00:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its an obstruction to the emergency services, so yes. Its not your fault, however, as you were parked there first and its the other car that blocked the road.
2007-10-04 07:16:05 · answer #3 · answered by ty_rosewood 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
Technically, THEY should move (& never have parked there.,...but poepl are idiats,...u see this type of stupidity ALL the time).
However, if a cop comes alng, he COULD make both of u move!
If he's gung-ho, he could , potentially, give u BOTH tickets,..& let u tell it to the judge, or contest the tickets!
Worse case, if no drivers arrive, he could have 1 or more vehicles towed (not llikely)
2007-10-04 07:20:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep. Causing an obstruction on the public highway is against the law.
2007-10-04 07:20:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
erm not against the law unless there are parking restrictions, ie dbl yellow lines etc.. but it is frowned upon as it can block ambulances, police cars and fire engines as well as hold any other driver.
I would place a note on the other car requesting they move up 10 yards to create space. he/she is certainly an inconsiderate driver.
2007-10-04 07:18:15 · answer #6 · answered by Paul S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is an offence (unnecessary obstruction) and although you were there first, you would both get a ticket because every single parked car is classed as an obstruction.
2007-10-04 10:41:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parking restrictions should make this situation impossible, it's the council's fault for not enforcing such a policy. However, it's pot luck which car the council contractor takes away if there's a complaint.
2007-10-04 07:16:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think the only law here that stands is you cannot block someone in, but it doesnt count if you block someone out! (for example if you park across my drive while i am in, that is illegal, but if you park across it before i return home from work, that is ok--- but you will risk having your car smashed up! lol)
2007-10-04 11:20:15 · answer #9 · answered by chocotabbie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Everyone should park in a safe, legal and convenient place. If your parking conformed to this, then the other person is clearly at fault!
2007-10-06 11:06:25 · answer #10 · answered by Trevor h 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋