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[Darth Loo-knee]

If you knew someone with a Forklift that would be fun

[Richie London]

ive a m8 in the smoke might be able to help you. mums the word  

http://www.tanks4hire.co.uk/

[STMO123]

I'm not sure, Broocie will know better, but I think that if he blocks your driveway he's causing an obstruction and can be ticketed.

[JueV6]

we had that here a couple of times, average sized estate road, but with half of it taken up, backing a megga out can be a bit tight.

Few years ago, father tunnie was backing out, and genuinely accidently tapped the Ford Fiesta that was in the road, we got out, and there was a rather large dent in it.



Turns out we wrote it off, never had a problem since!    

That could very well happen.  I'm trying to be careful, but I have to go up on both pavements to get out of the drive, and when it drops off the pavement it goes 6" before you can stop it.

Range Rover for Hire, Adjustable Dixon Bate Tow Ball, (So you can adjust it to hit center door)
Obligatory Front Bull Bar ( It's NOT a NUDGE bar)

[theolodian]

I'm not sure, Broocie will know better, but I think that if he blocks your driveway he's causing an obstruction and can be ticketed.

It's not necessarily 100% impossible to get out, but it is very difficult and a high risk of hitting something.  However, he argues that it is not totally blocked so he does not have to move.

[Jay w]

I'm not sure, Broocie will know better, but I think that if he blocks your driveway he's causing an obstruction and can be ticketed.

only if your car is on the drive, if there is nothing on the drive then they can park over it......

Parking on the far side may be a different issue, that may not constitute blocking in....

Theo, have you got drop kerbs?

[theolodian]

I'm not sure, Broocie will know better, but I think that if he blocks your driveway he's causing an obstruction and can be ticketed.

only if your car is on the drive, if there is nothing on the drive then they can park over it......

Parking on the far side may be a different issue, that may not constitute blocking in....

Theo, have you got drop kerbs?

I'm not sure what you mean.  We have very low curbs with sidewalks on both sides, but a very narrow road.  I have to back out and onto the opposite curb to get out of the drive.  There is almost nowhere to go when there is a car parked half on the opposite curb.

[BigAl]

I'm not sure what you mean.  We have very low curbs with sidewalks on both sides, but a very narrow road.  I have to back out and onto the opposite curb to get out of the drive.  There is almost nowhere to go when there is a car parked half on the opposite curb.

Pretty sure ,that unless there is a sign allowing it, you can't park with one side of the car on the kerb

[JamesV6CDX]

H21, what are you saying!!! You're an ex member of the law remember.

I expect that means he's seen all the tricks before  

[JamesV6CDX]

I'm not sure what you mean.  We have very low curbs with sidewalks on both sides, but a very narrow road.  I have to back out and onto the opposite curb to get out of the drive.  There is almost nowhere to go when there is a car parked half on the opposite curb.

Pretty sure ,that unless there is a sign allowing it, you can't park with one side of the car on the kerb

I might be wrong here so don't take this as gospel - but I'm sure we were told that (In E+W at least) that the legal definition of a "road" includes the bit the cars drive on - AND the pavement - basically the distance between properties on either side.

Therefore, I don't think it's illegal to park with part of the vehicle on the kerb, unless it could reasonably prevent pedestrians (including things like prams) getting past safely.

[STMO123]

It really seems like a grey (sorry Theo, gray) area. Looks like it comes down to fisticuffs.

[kris9128]

my old man had a similar problem at his last house. basically the nice policeman said that it's an offence to cause an obstruction that stops a person getting his vehicle OFF his drive. but its not an offence to stop a person getting ON his drive. he aslo said that your chances of getting an officer to turn out and resolve the issue are very slim.

[Leomas]

I'm not sure what you mean.  We have very low curbs with sidewalks on both sides, but a very narrow road.  I have to back out and onto the opposite curb to get out of the drive.  There is almost nowhere to go when there is a car parked half on the opposite curb.

Pretty sure ,that unless there is a sign allowing it, you can't park with one side of the car on the kerb

I might be wrong here so don't take this as gospel - but I'm sure we were told that (In E+W at least) that the legal definition of a "road" includes the bit the cars drive on - AND the pavement - basically the distance between properties on either side.

Therefore, I don't think it's illegal to park with part of the vehicle on the kerb, unless it could reasonably prevent pedestrians (including things like prams) getting past safely.

Rings a bell here too, the public highway is 'Hedgerow to Hedgerow' so that can include pavements. Couldn't ticket for driving other than on the Public Highway unless it was parked with all four wheels off the road at the same time (ie on the pavement before someone asks if that includes suspended in mid-air)

[sir moanalot]

we have 2 neighbours who have noisy dogs barking 24/7, another whos kid cannot communicate without screaming constantly and yet another who loves his bass (sh1te) music.
 the last one seems to have visitors who likes to "abandon" their vans/cars in front of the car garages even though there is a perfectly good lay-by 10 foot away !!!
i blooming can't wait to move !!!!!!

[hotel21]

I'm not sure what you mean.  We have very low curbs with sidewalks on both sides, but a very narrow road.  I have to back out and onto the opposite curb to get out of the drive.  There is almost nowhere to go when there is a car parked half on the opposite curb.

Pretty sure ,that unless there is a sign allowing it, you can't park with one side of the car on the kerb

I might be wrong here so don't take this as gospel - but I'm sure we were told that (In E+W at least) that the legal definition of a "road" includes the bit the cars drive on - AND the pavement - basically the distance between properties on either side.

Therefore, I don't think it's illegal to park with part of the vehicle on the kerb, unless it could reasonably prevent pedestrians (including things like prams) getting past safely.

Not read the rest of this thread so far (doing so now....) but it is an offence to a) park on a footpath (either wholly or in part) as well as b) drive on a footpath.  One applies to cars, the other applies to LGV's - not checked up yet which is which....