The Police put some "No Waiting" Cones on a local street 8 weeks ago. They were put there because of roadworks, which is fair enough. The roadworks were finished over 2 weeks ago but a local house owner has kept the cones outside his house to stop others parking there. Neighbours keep moving the cones out of the way on to the pavement but he moves them back. He has complained to the local PCSO who has also put them back but I don't think he has the power to do this.
My question is four fold;
1) Do the Police need specific reasons to place cones out? (I accept the roadworks reason is fine but can they remain there just to keep the local resident happy?)
2) How long is the cones / restriction valid for?
3) Who has the power to put them on the road?
4) Can anyone point me to the right legislation so I can research it a little.
2007-12-17 04:46:15 · 9 answers · asked by Captain Sarcasm 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I plan to go to the Police Station and ask them to move the cones but I want to know what the law says before I go in. I want to do this right and need to know exactly what the law says so I don't get fobbed off.
2007-12-17 05:35:55 · update #1
You've come up against officialdom; there is absolutely no rhyme or reason for what is going on.
If you move these cones or ''lose'' them, you could be arrested for an offence. Your neighbour is also committing an offence.
Make a Formal Complaint to your local Police, send a copy to your MP and Councillor.
Copy your Local Newspaper in.
With Officialdom, your only weapon is embarrassment.
2007-12-17 07:35:44 · answer #1 · answered by rogerglyn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-10 09:29:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only police officers or PCSO's have the power to place a traffic cone. The no-waiting restriction will last indefeinitely until they are collected by an officer.
They aren't used to stop people parking outside someone's house unless it's a short term favour, ie someone in the house has died (funeral), someone is getting married or there's a removal van or something coming.
2007-12-18 00:29:04 · answer #3 · answered by badshotcop 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
seriously on the way home from the pub around 3 u and a couple mates take the cones and make them disapear job done .
the same blokes prob on hear asking why does everyone think they have the right to park outside my house lol
2007-12-17 05:55:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I doubt the police will keep the cones there to keep him happy. The cone resitriction is valid for the time it is needed. He has no power to put them on the road.
For advice, you can contact the Traffic Advisory unit. 0171-276-6286
2007-12-17 05:07:45 · answer #5 · answered by The Patriot 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
neighbors should take the cones and move them across town in the police station parking lot, so they are available for the next time.
Don't make it more complicated then it is.
2007-12-17 04:51:59 · answer #6 · answered by Barry C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact the Highways department of your local council
2007-12-17 05:07:11 · answer #7 · answered by Fred3663 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get rid of them, its that simple , don't be afraid. the more you delay the more stress your putting your self under
2007-12-17 05:29:14 · answer #8 · answered by IHATETHEEUSKI 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the police don`t pick them up. Throw them in the skip.
2007-12-17 04:57:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋