Parking nuisance?
Discussion
My (small) office building is in a residential area - and the locals like to park blocking access to our parking spaces and driveway.
Where does the law stand on this?
Can we get them reported/towed?
What other measures are at our disposal?
There is one bloke in particular that is a persistent offender.
Clearly - asking nicely and getting an amicable arrangement would be ideal, but failing that, what can we do?
>> Edited by Joe911 on Sunday 29th January 23:25
Where does the law stand on this?
Can we get them reported/towed?
What other measures are at our disposal?
There is one bloke in particular that is a persistent offender.
Clearly - asking nicely and getting an amicable arrangement would be ideal, but failing that, what can we do?
>> Edited by Joe911 on Sunday 29th January 23:25
Joe911 said:
There is one bloke in particular that is a persistent offender.
Clearly - asking nicely and getting an amicable arrangement would be ideal, but failing that, what can we do?
I can understand that you're not an expert on the Road Traffic Act and neither am I, but apparently its not an excuse to not know it!?!? because of recent events I've had to read up on the subject. NOTE: no warranty implied or otherwise is given with this info, seek advice from a professional to be sure.
I would suggest an A5 printout under the wiper asking nicely not to block access to your spaces and as a note (in a non-threatening way) you could mention the following from the highway code because it is a "MUST NOT" and has the force of law behind it. Rule 217 is similar but is a "DO NOT" and enforcement seems to vary according to where you live.
highway code said:
216: You MUST NOT park in parking spaces reserved for specific users, such as Blue Badge holders or residents, unless entitled to do so.
Law CSDPA sect 21 & RTRA sects 5 & 8
It may not be the right law but it sounds right and may be enough to deter it. Your local council website will more than likely have parking enforcement links and there may be a web form allowing you to report unreasonable offenders.
Its best to do this nicely, the locals may not take kindly to direct threats.
mhussa said:
hmmm I just noticed you said they "block access" but not take spaces, well the rest of the highway code is a reasonable place to start for info.
Sometimes (mainly at the weekend, but also occasionally in the week) they actually drive onto our property and park in our spaces and go shopping (or whatever) - that's trespassing, right? Sometimes they park by the dropped kerb and (merely) block access.
It doesn't help that the road markings are worn away - I think the council have been asked to look at it.
Joe911 said:
hmmm I just noticed you said they "block access" but not take spaces, well the rest of the highway code is a reasonable place to start for info.
Sometimes (mainly at the weekend, but also occasionally in the week) they actually drive onto our property and park in our spaces and go shopping (or whatever) - that's trespassing, right? Sometimes they park by the dropped kerb and (merely) block access.
It doesn't help that the road markings are worn away - I think the council have been asked to look at it.
If they take your reserved space then yes rule 216 of the HC applies. I think some councils also have an enforcement phone number and they should clarify it immediately for you.
jamesson said:
I wouldn't let down their tyres. That's criminal damage and you *could* be arrested for it.
Does it cause damage? I realise it could - but does the law accept it as "damage" in fact?
Damage is in fact more likely when the owner drives off without realising than when the tyres are let down, no?
>> Edited by Joe911 on Monday 30th January 17:08
get a barrier installed, let them park there one weekend, then lower the barrier and lock them in!
or let them park there, then park you're vehicle in the entrance way (but on your property)and block them in.
put up a few private parking signs to cover yourself, they'll have no exscuses then.
or let them park there, then park you're vehicle in the entrance way (but on your property)and block them in.
put up a few private parking signs to cover yourself, they'll have no exscuses then.
gafferjim said:
Get some signs made "Unauthorised vehicles will be clamped" type of thing, and screw them to the wall. If it persists, buy a clamp and charge them £75 to be unclamped. as for the car parking across the exit, phone the BiB, he's causing an obstruction.
i think you have to be licensed to use clamps these days.
Whether they are blocking your access to the street or parked in your space call the BiB and tell them that your access to the public highway is being obstructed. They will try to ring the car owner and then send someone out to tow the offending vehicle.
I had a neighbour blocking access to my garage reapeatedly. Eventually I gave up askin him to move and called the BiB. He quickly changed his ways.
I had a neighbour blocking access to my garage reapeatedly. Eventually I gave up askin him to move and called the BiB. He quickly changed his ways.
Rob_the_Sparky said:
A big gob of grease used to hold the sticker to the windscreen will do the job! It is an arse to clean off but does no damage (although not sure it is all that legal given that letting tyres down seems to be criminal damage)
Someone blocked our cars in the other day so my neighbour wrote "please do not park in front of our drive" in lipstick on the windscreen. The guy was there for ages trying to clear it. He hasn't done it again
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