Statute help needed- VON, DVD, etc.
Discussion
Against my better judgement I am involved in an effort to clean up the parking habits of the local populace: it is utterly appalling and has resulted in several accidents, one of them being an idiot reversing into my car whilst looking forward!!
The biggest problems results from those who park in the reverse direction, and to do so they have to drive along the wrong side of the road into oncoming traffic, park several feet out from the kerb and with their front wheels on full lock, pointing out into the traffic.
They abandon vehicles at ludicrous angles, sometimes partially on the pavement.
So lads, can you remember any statutes relating to the dangerous parking of a vehicle?
My memory seems to remember that it was illegal to park the vehicle the wrong way round facing traffic: for the same reason it is also classed as showing a white light to the rear, another separate offence, but arising from the same manoeuvre.
I also remember that it was an offence to park with a full lock on, as another vehicle could strike this. This particular aspect is the worst, due to the fact that most of the perpetrators are farmers and young mothers driving huge 4x4s with massive wheels; they just don't seem to get it. They will of course when someone finally gets killed!
The biggest problems results from those who park in the reverse direction, and to do so they have to drive along the wrong side of the road into oncoming traffic, park several feet out from the kerb and with their front wheels on full lock, pointing out into the traffic.
They abandon vehicles at ludicrous angles, sometimes partially on the pavement.
So lads, can you remember any statutes relating to the dangerous parking of a vehicle?
My memory seems to remember that it was illegal to park the vehicle the wrong way round facing traffic: for the same reason it is also classed as showing a white light to the rear, another separate offence, but arising from the same manoeuvre.
I also remember that it was an offence to park with a full lock on, as another vehicle could strike this. This particular aspect is the worst, due to the fact that most of the perpetrators are farmers and young mothers driving huge 4x4s with massive wheels; they just don't seem to get it. They will of course when someone finally gets killed!
Construction and Use is your friend:-
Obstruction
No person in charge of a motor vehicle or trailer shall cause or permit the vehicle to stand on a road so as to cause any unnecessary obstruction of the road.
and if at night:-
Parking in darkness
(1) Subject to paragraph (2) a person shall not, except with the permission of a police officer in uniform, cause or permit a motor vehicle to stand on a road between sunset and sunrise unless the near side of the vehicle is as close as may be to the edge of the carriageway.
(para 2 exceptions aren't going to get them out of it)
Obstruction
No person in charge of a motor vehicle or trailer shall cause or permit the vehicle to stand on a road so as to cause any unnecessary obstruction of the road.
and if at night:-
Parking in darkness
(1) Subject to paragraph (2) a person shall not, except with the permission of a police officer in uniform, cause or permit a motor vehicle to stand on a road between sunset and sunrise unless the near side of the vehicle is as close as may be to the edge of the carriageway.
(para 2 exceptions aren't going to get them out of it)
jith said:
Against my better judgement I am involved in an effort to clean up the parking habits of the local populace: it is utterly appalling and has resulted in several accidents, one of them being an idiot reversing into my car whilst looking forward!!
The biggest problems results from those who park in the reverse direction, and to do so they have to drive along the wrong side of the road into oncoming traffic, park several feet out from the kerb and with their front wheels on full lock, pointing out into the traffic.
They abandon vehicles at ludicrous angles, sometimes partially on the pavement.
So lads, can you remember any statutes relating to the dangerous parking of a vehicle?
My memory seems to remember that it was illegal to park the vehicle the wrong way round facing traffic: for the same reason it is also classed as showing a white light to the rear, another separate offence, but arising from the same manoeuvre.
I also remember that it was an offence to park with a full lock on, as another vehicle could strike this. This particular aspect is the worst, due to the fact that most of the perpetrators are farmers and young mothers driving huge 4x4s with massive wheels; they just don't seem to get it. They will of course when someone finally gets killed!
You don't live near me do you? Sounds just like the main street here. Plenty free parking too, but that involves 15m walk instead of 3m to the bank.The biggest problems results from those who park in the reverse direction, and to do so they have to drive along the wrong side of the road into oncoming traffic, park several feet out from the kerb and with their front wheels on full lock, pointing out into the traffic.
They abandon vehicles at ludicrous angles, sometimes partially on the pavement.
So lads, can you remember any statutes relating to the dangerous parking of a vehicle?
My memory seems to remember that it was illegal to park the vehicle the wrong way round facing traffic: for the same reason it is also classed as showing a white light to the rear, another separate offence, but arising from the same manoeuvre.
I also remember that it was an offence to park with a full lock on, as another vehicle could strike this. This particular aspect is the worst, due to the fact that most of the perpetrators are farmers and young mothers driving huge 4x4s with massive wheels; they just don't seem to get it. They will of course when someone finally gets killed!
Unnecessary obstruction with m/veh mentioned ^^^^
(Reg 103 Con & Use Regs 1984)
Parking between sunset and sunrise unless the nearside of the vehicle is a close as can be to the edge of the carrieway (with exceptions) mentioned ^^^^
(Reg 101 Con & Use)
Likewise above without lights in 30 mph area unless nearside to edge of carriageway
(Road vehicles Lighting Regs 1989 Reg 24)
In any way obstructs the free passage of the Highway.
(Section 137 Highways Act 1980)
Cause a vehicle to remain at rest in such a position as likely to cause danger to any other road users
(Section 22 Road Traffic Act 1988)
The old ones are always the best and still valid today:
Every person who in any street, to the obstruction, annoyance, or danger of the residents or passengers.....wilfully interrupts any public crossing, or wilfully causes any obstruction in any public foorpath or other public thoroughfare - offence
(Section 28 Town Police Clauses Act 1847)
Lighting offences (white to front/red to rear) mentioned by OP apply when viewing the vehicle from front or back which does not change if parked t'other way round.
Is it such a bane that Traffic Management Section should be involved with a TRO?
Maybe some attention by local Plod (set up meeting with Town Inspector to dicuss) with a few tickets?
Letters to local residents outlining the problem?
dvd
(Reg 103 Con & Use Regs 1984)
Parking between sunset and sunrise unless the nearside of the vehicle is a close as can be to the edge of the carrieway (with exceptions) mentioned ^^^^
(Reg 101 Con & Use)
Likewise above without lights in 30 mph area unless nearside to edge of carriageway
(Road vehicles Lighting Regs 1989 Reg 24)
In any way obstructs the free passage of the Highway.
(Section 137 Highways Act 1980)
Cause a vehicle to remain at rest in such a position as likely to cause danger to any other road users
(Section 22 Road Traffic Act 1988)
The old ones are always the best and still valid today:
Every person who in any street, to the obstruction, annoyance, or danger of the residents or passengers.....wilfully interrupts any public crossing, or wilfully causes any obstruction in any public foorpath or other public thoroughfare - offence
(Section 28 Town Police Clauses Act 1847)
Lighting offences (white to front/red to rear) mentioned by OP apply when viewing the vehicle from front or back which does not change if parked t'other way round.
Is it such a bane that Traffic Management Section should be involved with a TRO?
Maybe some attention by local Plod (set up meeting with Town Inspector to dicuss) with a few tickets?
Letters to local residents outlining the problem?
dvd
Dwight VanDriver said:
Unnecessary obstruction with m/veh mentioned ^^^^
(Reg 103 Con & Use Regs 1984)
Parking between sunset and sunrise unless the nearside of the vehicle is a close as can be to the edge of the carrieway (with exceptions) mentioned ^^^^
(Reg 101 Con & Use)
Likewise above without lights in 30 mph area unless nearside to edge of carriageway
(Road vehicles Lighting Regs 1989 Reg 24)
In any way obstructs the free passage of the Highway.
(Section 137 Highways Act 1980)
Cause a vehicle to remain at rest in such a position as likely to cause danger to any other road users
(Section 22 Road Traffic Act 1988)
The old ones are always the best and still valid today:
Every person who in any street, to the obstruction, annoyance, or danger of the residents or passengers.....wilfully interrupts any public crossing, or wilfully causes any obstruction in any public foorpath or other public thoroughfare - offence
(Section 28 Town Police Clauses Act 1847)
Lighting offences (white to front/red to rear) mentioned by OP apply when viewing the vehicle from front or back which does not change if parked t'other way round.
Is it such a bane that Traffic Management Section should be involved with a TRO?
Maybe some attention by local Plod (set up meeting with Town Inspector to dicuss) with a few tickets?
Letters to local residents outlining the problem?
dvd
Hope this isn't OT.(Reg 103 Con & Use Regs 1984)
Parking between sunset and sunrise unless the nearside of the vehicle is a close as can be to the edge of the carrieway (with exceptions) mentioned ^^^^
(Reg 101 Con & Use)
Likewise above without lights in 30 mph area unless nearside to edge of carriageway
(Road vehicles Lighting Regs 1989 Reg 24)
In any way obstructs the free passage of the Highway.
(Section 137 Highways Act 1980)
Cause a vehicle to remain at rest in such a position as likely to cause danger to any other road users
(Section 22 Road Traffic Act 1988)
The old ones are always the best and still valid today:
Every person who in any street, to the obstruction, annoyance, or danger of the residents or passengers.....wilfully interrupts any public crossing, or wilfully causes any obstruction in any public foorpath or other public thoroughfare - offence
(Section 28 Town Police Clauses Act 1847)
Lighting offences (white to front/red to rear) mentioned by OP apply when viewing the vehicle from front or back which does not change if parked t'other way round.
Is it such a bane that Traffic Management Section should be involved with a TRO?
Maybe some attention by local Plod (set up meeting with Town Inspector to dicuss) with a few tickets?
Letters to local residents outlining the problem?
dvd
What is the ruling when the LA paint single yellows all along the kerbing up to and around a junction?
As a result, drivers will park within a few feet of the junction itself, making negotiation of the junction awkward and dangerous.
I have pointed this out to the parking wardens (HC - not within 10 metres of junction at night, etc.), but they say that the yellow line takes priority.
What is the truth?
Cheers.
Section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 provides an offence to cause a motorvehicle or trailer to be at rest on a road in such a position, condition or circumstance which is likely to cause a risk of injury to persons using the road. The can be by virtue of the manner of parking.
The penalty is a fine, discretional disqualification and obligitory licence endorsement of 3 points.
It can be dealt with via an endorseable £60 FPN.
ETA: DVD beat me to it.
The penalty is a fine, discretional disqualification and obligitory licence endorsement of 3 points.
It can be dealt with via an endorseable £60 FPN.
ETA: DVD beat me to it.
Edited by Sheriff JWPepper on Thursday 19th July 20:27
Flemke
Sect 22 offence has a fair stiff penalty and is there to cater for circumstances such as imminent/actual danger which has to be proved i.e. parked blocking a view of on coming traffic, parked over the brow of a hill etc. I doubt the fact that a car parked on a corner would exite the Mags to convict for this offence when there is an adeqaute manner to deal under the PCN and Waiting Restriction which requires less evidence a virtual absoliotye offence (depending on the restriction).
dvd
Sect 22 offence has a fair stiff penalty and is there to cater for circumstances such as imminent/actual danger which has to be proved i.e. parked blocking a view of on coming traffic, parked over the brow of a hill etc. I doubt the fact that a car parked on a corner would exite the Mags to convict for this offence when there is an adeqaute manner to deal under the PCN and Waiting Restriction which requires less evidence a virtual absoliotye offence (depending on the restriction).
dvd
Dwight VanDriver said:
Flemke
Sect 22 offence has a fair stiff penalty and is there to cater for circumstances such as imminent/actual danger which has to be proved i.e. parked blocking a view of on coming traffic, parked over the brow of a hill etc. I doubt the fact that a car parked on a corner would exite the Mags to convict for this offence when there is an adeqaute manner to deal under the PCN and Waiting Restriction which requires less evidence a virtual absoliotye offence (depending on the restriction).
dvd
Thanks a lot.Sect 22 offence has a fair stiff penalty and is there to cater for circumstances such as imminent/actual danger which has to be proved i.e. parked blocking a view of on coming traffic, parked over the brow of a hill etc. I doubt the fact that a car parked on a corner would exite the Mags to convict for this offence when there is an adeqaute manner to deal under the PCN and Waiting Restriction which requires less evidence a virtual absoliotye offence (depending on the restriction).
dvd
Cheers.
Dwight VanDriver said:
Unnecessary obstruction with m/veh mentioned ^^^^
(Reg 103 Con & Use Regs 1984)
Parking between sunset and sunrise unless the nearside of the vehicle is a close as can be to the edge of the carrieway (with exceptions) mentioned ^^^^
(Reg 101 Con & Use)
Likewise above without lights in 30 mph area unless nearside to edge of carriageway
(Road vehicles Lighting Regs 1989 Reg 24)
In any way obstructs the free passage of the Highway.
(Section 137 Highways Act 1980)
Cause a vehicle to remain at rest in such a position as likely to cause danger to any other road users
(Section 22 Road Traffic Act 1988)
The old ones are always the best and still valid today:
Every person who in any street, to the obstruction, annoyance, or danger of the residents or passengers.....wilfully interrupts any public crossing, or wilfully causes any obstruction in any public foorpath or other public thoroughfare - offence
(Section 28 Town Police Clauses Act 1847)
Lighting offences (white to front/red to rear) mentioned by OP apply when viewing the vehicle from front or back which does not change if parked t'other way round.
Is it such a bane that Traffic Management Section should be involved with a TRO?
Maybe some attention by local Plod (set up meeting with Town Inspector to dicuss) with a few tickets?
Letters to local residents outlining the problem?
dvd
Thanks DVD and all.(Reg 103 Con & Use Regs 1984)
Parking between sunset and sunrise unless the nearside of the vehicle is a close as can be to the edge of the carrieway (with exceptions) mentioned ^^^^
(Reg 101 Con & Use)
Likewise above without lights in 30 mph area unless nearside to edge of carriageway
(Road vehicles Lighting Regs 1989 Reg 24)
In any way obstructs the free passage of the Highway.
(Section 137 Highways Act 1980)
Cause a vehicle to remain at rest in such a position as likely to cause danger to any other road users
(Section 22 Road Traffic Act 1988)
The old ones are always the best and still valid today:
Every person who in any street, to the obstruction, annoyance, or danger of the residents or passengers.....wilfully interrupts any public crossing, or wilfully causes any obstruction in any public foorpath or other public thoroughfare - offence
(Section 28 Town Police Clauses Act 1847)
Lighting offences (white to front/red to rear) mentioned by OP apply when viewing the vehicle from front or back which does not change if parked t'other way round.
Is it such a bane that Traffic Management Section should be involved with a TRO?
Maybe some attention by local Plod (set up meeting with Town Inspector to dicuss) with a few tickets?
Letters to local residents outlining the problem?
dvd
Some of the problems were brought up at the community council meeting before the elections, but of course there have been many changes up here, (Scottish Borders) since then so we are kinda starting all over.
There is only ONE traffic warden for FIVE large towns so you can begin to see part of the problem.
This guy incidentally does not display the usual traffic warden mentality; he is very bright and fully realises the problems are actually about obstruction and bad driving, but as he so rightly points out his powers are limited because he is a warden and not a police officer.
The problem is so bad that my experience tells me it is only a question of time until there is a really serious prang or a mowed down pedestrian.
Most people down here are so spirited and pleasant, but when they get behind the wheel they just lose it completely.
My request for statutes is so that I can demonstrate to them the peril they are in if one of the local trafpol decides to get heavy; they don't seem to realise that what they are doing is not only inconsiderate and dangerous, but also illegal.
But as you suggest DVD, I think a few tickets here and there wouldn't be a bad thing; make them sit up and think.
By the way, at that meeting I referred to one old lady who is one of the worst perpetrators of this kind of driving got up and suggested that we mount a speed camera at the end of the High Street to cure the problem!!
What can you say??!!
Woah there cowboys!!
Does this mean I've been parking incorrectly all these years?
I tend to try to park with my drivers side near the curb, so when I parallel park in, I can lean out my window to get my alloys as tight as possible to the curb without scratching them (the 19" m3 alloys protude the tyres and are a PAIN to keep scratch free). Parking like this means I can consistently park within 2" of the curb with no danger of curbing alloys, and therefore also minimises the chances of someone taking my side mirror off in the roadway, as I am as close to the curb as possible (typically much closer than the car parked fore and aft, giving me lots of protection).
So If I read this correctly, if I am caught parking like this after sunset I could get a ticket?
I'll be damned.
Still, £30 parking ticket is cheaper than curbed alloys or hit wing mirror. Moreover, I actually think that it is far more likely that if I do try to park nearside I'll either curb alloy, or get mirror hit - so parking 'incorrectly' is a risk I'll have to take I guess.
Does this mean I've been parking incorrectly all these years?
I tend to try to park with my drivers side near the curb, so when I parallel park in, I can lean out my window to get my alloys as tight as possible to the curb without scratching them (the 19" m3 alloys protude the tyres and are a PAIN to keep scratch free). Parking like this means I can consistently park within 2" of the curb with no danger of curbing alloys, and therefore also minimises the chances of someone taking my side mirror off in the roadway, as I am as close to the curb as possible (typically much closer than the car parked fore and aft, giving me lots of protection).
So If I read this correctly, if I am caught parking like this after sunset I could get a ticket?
I'll be damned.
Still, £30 parking ticket is cheaper than curbed alloys or hit wing mirror. Moreover, I actually think that it is far more likely that if I do try to park nearside I'll either curb alloy, or get mirror hit - so parking 'incorrectly' is a risk I'll have to take I guess.
stuthemong said:
Woah there cowboys!!
Does this mean I've been parking incorrectly all these years?
I tend to try to park with my drivers side near the curb, so when I parallel park in, I can lean out my window to get my alloys as tight as possible to the curb without scratching them (the 19" m3 alloys protude the tyres and are a PAIN to keep scratch free). Parking like this means I can consistently park within 2" of the curb with no danger of curbing alloys, and therefore also minimises the chances of someone taking my side mirror off in the roadway, as I am as close to the curb as possible (typically much closer than the car parked fore and aft, giving me lots of protection).
So If I read this correctly, if I am caught parking like this after sunset I could get a ticket?
I'll be damned.
Still, £30 parking ticket is cheaper than curbed alloys or hit wing mirror. Moreover, I actually think that it is far more likely that if I do try to park nearside I'll either curb alloy, or get mirror hit - so parking 'incorrectly' is a risk I'll have to take I guess.
Unless you park in a one way street on the offside.Does this mean I've been parking incorrectly all these years?
I tend to try to park with my drivers side near the curb, so when I parallel park in, I can lean out my window to get my alloys as tight as possible to the curb without scratching them (the 19" m3 alloys protude the tyres and are a PAIN to keep scratch free). Parking like this means I can consistently park within 2" of the curb with no danger of curbing alloys, and therefore also minimises the chances of someone taking my side mirror off in the roadway, as I am as close to the curb as possible (typically much closer than the car parked fore and aft, giving me lots of protection).
So If I read this correctly, if I am caught parking like this after sunset I could get a ticket?
I'll be damned.
Still, £30 parking ticket is cheaper than curbed alloys or hit wing mirror. Moreover, I actually think that it is far more likely that if I do try to park nearside I'll either curb alloy, or get mirror hit - so parking 'incorrectly' is a risk I'll have to take I guess.
Edited by vonhosen on Tuesday 24th July 12:38
stuthemong said:
>unless in a recognised parking space.
Ah ha. If its a paineted designated parking spot then you can do as you wish. Makes much more sense to me.
ta.
Sorry, no it doesn't make any sense at all and I'll explain why, and also why I am attempting to have it outlawed in our area.Ah ha. If its a paineted designated parking spot then you can do as you wish. Makes much more sense to me.
ta.
If you park on the wrong side of the road on a single carriageway several factors are put into play that are potentially very serious, and I was unfortunate enough to witness one of them a few years back.
Firstly, at night or even dusk you will blind oncoming traffic if you have your headlights on, even on dip, simply because they are set to dip to the left into the kerbside. Even with them off, modern headlight reflectors are so powerful that they will reflect the headlight beam of an oncoming vehicle back into the eyes of the driver; very dangerous.
Secondly, when you decide to park like this you must drive across onto the wrong side of the road and into the path of oncoming vehicles, at best creating a nuisance, and possibly a dangerous hazard. Worse still though is the fact that to pull away from this space you have to place half of your vehicle at an angle out into oncoming traffic that you cannot see because in effect you are on the wrong side of the vehicle to do so; extremely dangerous.
Thirdly, and probably the worst aspect is two fold.
When you throw your driver's door open in the modern style, i.e. without first observing the surrounding area, you will most likely strike a pedestrian, possibly a child, because you are opening it into the pavement area.
If you are carrying a passenger, and in particular a non-driver, there is nothing whatever to prevent them from throwing their door open straight into oncoming traffic with horrendous results. A friend's brother lost his life in this manner by throwing the door open and throwing his leg out; it was ripped off complete with the door from halfway up his thigh and he died in hospital some 48 hours later.
Does it make sense to you now?
Jith,
I think you have taken what I have said the wrong way.
I understand why parking on the opposite side of a road at night is advised against. I am apllying this to my situation in my mind (as most people would when they learn things, rather than being too hypothetical).
There is one single carriageway I frequently park on that is in a 30 zone, but has marked parking bays on one side of the road. In fact, the road is sufficiently narrow that cars have to give way to allow movement. I have freqently parked the 'wrong' way in these bays before, and hadn't entertained the thought that I may be doing so illegally at all.
As it transpires, from my understanding, this it totally legal as the parking space is designated. Also, as the parking is within a 30 zone use of parking lights is not a requirement.
I don't agree with your justification on the grounds of passenger/driver exit of the vehicle as I always make a point of telling my passengers to be careful - we will probably disagree on this issue. Its not illegal for a LHD car to park in the street, so one must conclude this is not a significant hazard.
The lack of visability when exitiing a spot is of concern, but can be overcome I think with sensible signalling and good sense - certainly on some roads the danger of this manouver would be significantly higher on than others, and is certainly something to take into account when selecting a space on the opposite side of the carriageway even when it is legal to do so.
Kindest,
Stu
I think you have taken what I have said the wrong way.
I understand why parking on the opposite side of a road at night is advised against. I am apllying this to my situation in my mind (as most people would when they learn things, rather than being too hypothetical).
There is one single carriageway I frequently park on that is in a 30 zone, but has marked parking bays on one side of the road. In fact, the road is sufficiently narrow that cars have to give way to allow movement. I have freqently parked the 'wrong' way in these bays before, and hadn't entertained the thought that I may be doing so illegally at all.
As it transpires, from my understanding, this it totally legal as the parking space is designated. Also, as the parking is within a 30 zone use of parking lights is not a requirement.
I don't agree with your justification on the grounds of passenger/driver exit of the vehicle as I always make a point of telling my passengers to be careful - we will probably disagree on this issue. Its not illegal for a LHD car to park in the street, so one must conclude this is not a significant hazard.
The lack of visability when exitiing a spot is of concern, but can be overcome I think with sensible signalling and good sense - certainly on some roads the danger of this manouver would be significantly higher on than others, and is certainly something to take into account when selecting a space on the opposite side of the carriageway even when it is legal to do so.
Kindest,
Stu
Edited by stuthemong on Wednesday 25th July 16:57
Edited by stuthemong on Wednesday 25th July 16:57
stuthemong said:
Jith,
I think you have taken what I have said the wrong way.
I understand why parking on the opposite side of a road at night is advised against. I am apllying this to my situation in my mind (as most people would when they learn things, rather than being too hypothetical).
There is one single carriageway I frequently park on that is in a 30 zone, but has marked parking bays on one side of the road. In fact, the road is sufficiently narrow that cars have to give way to allow movement. I have freqently parked the 'wrong' way in these bays before, and hadn't entertained the thought that I may be doing so illegally at all.
As it transpires, from my understanding, this it totally legal as the parking space is designated. Also, as the parking is within a 30 zone use of parking lights is not a requirement.
I don't agree with your justification on the grounds of passenger/driver exit of the vehicle as I always make a point of telling my passengers to be careful - we will probably disagree on this issue.
The lack of visability when exitiing a spot is of concern, but can be overcome I think with sensible signalling and good sense - certainly on some roads the danger of this manouver would be significantly higher on than others, and is certainly something to take into account when selecting a space on the opposite side of the carriageway even when it is legal to do so.
Kindest,
Stu
Ah, but here you have to be very careful Stu.I think you have taken what I have said the wrong way.
I understand why parking on the opposite side of a road at night is advised against. I am apllying this to my situation in my mind (as most people would when they learn things, rather than being too hypothetical).
There is one single carriageway I frequently park on that is in a 30 zone, but has marked parking bays on one side of the road. In fact, the road is sufficiently narrow that cars have to give way to allow movement. I have freqently parked the 'wrong' way in these bays before, and hadn't entertained the thought that I may be doing so illegally at all.
As it transpires, from my understanding, this it totally legal as the parking space is designated. Also, as the parking is within a 30 zone use of parking lights is not a requirement.
I don't agree with your justification on the grounds of passenger/driver exit of the vehicle as I always make a point of telling my passengers to be careful - we will probably disagree on this issue.
The lack of visability when exitiing a spot is of concern, but can be overcome I think with sensible signalling and good sense - certainly on some roads the danger of this manouver would be significantly higher on than others, and is certainly something to take into account when selecting a space on the opposite side of the carriageway even when it is legal to do so.
Kindest,
Stu
Whilst there is no actual statute preventing you from parking in this manner, if you exit a space in the wrong direction and an accident is caused as a result, even if your vehicle is not involved, you can find yourself on a charge of DWDC at least, and possibly more.
It's simply not worth the risk when you can just turn your vehicle and park correctly.
I'm not trying to be facetious, but if this is the case and A DWDC case would be likely, why does the highway code allow you park the 'wrong' way in a designated spot? If I am following the highway code to the tee, how can I expect a DWDC case against me?
I think from reading this that I'll slightly change my driving habits, but there are some situations when I Still definitely would park on the wrong side in designated spaces, purely to protect my car. I think the benefits outweigh the risks in this instance.
Stu
I think from reading this that I'll slightly change my driving habits, but there are some situations when I Still definitely would park on the wrong side in designated spaces, purely to protect my car. I think the benefits outweigh the risks in this instance.
Stu
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