Roads are for driving on not parking.
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Who thinks roads are far safer for all users when there are no cars parked on them?
Should people with driveways and garages be made to use them? I see loads of houses where driveways are empty because people are too lazy to use them. Their garages are full of junk but their expensive car is on the road.
The same people park near street corners blocking the view out of side roads. Why isn't the 10 metre from junction parking rule enforced these days?
It amazes me on some roads that are narrow and people park on both sides of the road making the road extremely narrow. How a fire engine could get down these roads if needed is beyond me.
Should people with driveways and garages be made to use them? I see loads of houses where driveways are empty because people are too lazy to use them. Their garages are full of junk but their expensive car is on the road.
The same people park near street corners blocking the view out of side roads. Why isn't the 10 metre from junction parking rule enforced these days?
It amazes me on some roads that are narrow and people park on both sides of the road making the road extremely narrow. How a fire engine could get down these roads if needed is beyond me.
Sensibleboy said:
Who thinks roads are far safer for all users when there are no cars parked on them?
Should people with driveways and garages be made to use them? I see loads of houses where driveways are empty because people are too lazy to use them. Their garages are full of junk but their expensive car is on the road.
Have you seen how much storage space there is in modern houses these days? Some of the blame needs to be property developers squeezing as many plots into an acre as possible.....Should people with driveways and garages be made to use them? I see loads of houses where driveways are empty because people are too lazy to use them. Their garages are full of junk but their expensive car is on the road.
Mave said:
Have you seen how much storage space there is in modern houses these days? Some of the blame needs to be property developers squeezing as many plots into an acre as possible.....
The blame lies with the buyers more than the developers. As long as people rate the value of houses largely by the number of bedrooms, developers will continue to squeeze as many rooms in per acre as viable. Developers don't build viable garages and/or drives because by and large the buyers aren't willing to pay for them.
jmorgan said:
I think cars parked on the road around here are great, they slow down the impatient.
But I hate the ones that park on the pavement, I think the pram pushers should not be so considerate. That is waround here where there is plenty of room if they parked on the road.
^ ThisBut I hate the ones that park on the pavement, I think the pram pushers should not be so considerate. That is waround here where there is plenty of room if they parked on the road.
We live in a cul de sac very narrow road to enter.Neighbour across from me always parked outside his house,often his drive is empty.
Anything bigger than a car struggles to drive by and used to drive over my garden.
I've planted shrubs to stop this happening.I've had words with him to either use his drive or park on his own garden.He storms off and mumbles something where else can I park?
Sorry to say he is thick like so many people who are inconsiderate and couldn't care less where they plonk their car.
Anything bigger than a car struggles to drive by and used to drive over my garden.
I've planted shrubs to stop this happening.I've had words with him to either use his drive or park on his own garden.He storms off and mumbles something where else can I park?
Sorry to say he is thick like so many people who are inconsiderate and couldn't care less where they plonk their car.
Welshbeef said:
most UK houses are either flats or terraces without parking.
Not strictly true. At the time of the last census more than half of residential properties in England and Wales were detached or semi-detached. Only just, though:http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/census/2011-census/k...
I suspect it's more common for terraces to have drives than semis or detached houses not to, as well; plus some flats have private parking. I'd imagine something like 60-70% of properties in the UK have off-street parking. Of course this also leaves a lot that don't.
Edited by kambites on Saturday 11th January 10:30
LordHaveMurci said:
jmorgan said:
I think cars parked on the road around here are great, they slow down the impatient.
But I hate the ones that park on the pavement, I think the pram pushers should not be so considerate. That is waround here where there is plenty of room if they parked on the road.
^ ThisBut I hate the ones that park on the pavement, I think the pram pushers should not be so considerate. That is waround here where there is plenty of room if they parked on the road.
Welshbeef said:
So your proposing that there should be no on street parking - most UK houses are either flats or terraces without parking.
Where should these park
Can't see that written anywhere. Where should these park
I'm questioning why don't people with off street parking available to them use the facility? Why are they subjecting the rest of the world to having to dodge round their belongings?
Roads are safer for all users when they are clear of these obstructions.
Sensibleboy said:
Can't see that written anywhere.
I'm questioning why don't people with off street parking available to them use the facility? Why are they subjecting the rest of the world to having to dodge round their belongings?
Roads are safer for all users when they are clear of these obstructions.
Not necessarily. Residential roads devoid of parked cars encourage faster speeds whereas when cars are parked, drivers tend to slow down. It's something I see (and hear) where I live when parking restrictions are lifted at weekends and parked cars make drivers more cautious and reduce speed.I'm questioning why don't people with off street parking available to them use the facility? Why are they subjecting the rest of the world to having to dodge round their belongings?
Roads are safer for all users when they are clear of these obstructions.
Sensibleboy said:
Can't see that written anywhere.
I'm questioning why don't people with off street parking available to them use the facility? Why are they subjecting the rest of the world to having to dodge round their belongings?
Roads are safer for all users when they are clear of these obstructions.
I park on the road despite there being space in my drive because if my dad wants to move his car, he would have to move both of mine which would be parked in front of it in the drive. Also, if he parks in front of me on the drive and I want to go out, I have to move his car which I'm not actually insured to do. Have had the usual mutterings from the neighbours but there's plenty of space on the road so I'm not inconveniencing anyone.I'm questioning why don't people with off street parking available to them use the facility? Why are they subjecting the rest of the world to having to dodge round their belongings?
Roads are safer for all users when they are clear of these obstructions.
Welshbeef said:
So your proposing that there should be no on street parking - most UK houses are either flats or terraces without parking.
Where should these park
Wack their name down on the LA subsidised garage waiting list. Then in 5 years time they can post on here to say they have got one.Where should these park
What could possibly go wrong?
Negative Creep said:
LordHaveMurci said:
jmorgan said:
I think cars parked on the road around here are great, they slow down the impatient.
But I hate the ones that park on the pavement, I think the pram pushers should not be so considerate. That is waround here where there is plenty of room if they parked on the road.
^ ThisBut I hate the ones that park on the pavement, I think the pram pushers should not be so considerate. That is waround here where there is plenty of room if they parked on the road.
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