use of allocated parking

[Jag_NE]

my neighbours opposite do not use their allocated parking (1 space each) to the rear/side of their properties, instead bellying up their cars (1 each) on the pavement opposite my drive. frankly speaking, it doesn't cause a major problem but it means having to exercise extra care and attention when exiting my drive and when re-entering/exiting the street as you need to be extra careful due to the bend in the road and these cars taking up road space (new estate so its one car wide literally). perhaps some pedestrians are irritated by it too. if they had two cars i probably wouldn't give a st as there wasn't an alternative. Am i being unreasonable in thinking that they are behaving somewhat selfishly or should I suck it up and move on. Ultimate first world problems I know. Probably one for the "things that annoy you" thread!

[justanotherJC]

Have you asked them politely why they won't use their allocated spaces?

Maybe you could suggest to them that it makes life difficult for you, and you won't want to dent their cars when you're manoeuvring your new Range Rover in and out of your drive...

[Jefferson Steelflex]

Would your parking and exiting be made easier if you used their space instead?

[davek_964]

There could be any number of reasons - perhaps it's just less hassle for them to get to the car when it's in front of their house?

I park one of my cars on the road - sometimes two in fact - and I have my reasons. But I guess some of the neighbours might wonder why, since there is space on the drive.

[PositronicRay]

If they're blocking the pavement they're bellends and parking illegally. Pavement is for pedestrians.

[Jag_NE]

justanotherJC said:

Have you asked them politely why they won't use their allocated spaces?

Maybe you could suggest to them that it makes life difficult for you, and you won't want to dent their cars when you're manoeuvring your new Range Rover in and out of your drive...

certainly i have thought to do that, you get different perspectives on these matters hence i wanted to test the water here, people can react quite badly to being "challenged" as strictly speaking they arent breaking any parking rules.

[Jag_NE]

davek_964 said:

There could be any number of reasons - perhaps it's just less hassle for them to get to the car when it's in front of their house?

I park one of my cars on the road - sometimes two in fact - and I have my reasons. But I guess some of the neighbours might wonder why, since there is space on the drive.

im fairly sure its for reduced hassle, the car is closer to the front door. more hassle for others however.

[Lanby]

Jag_NE said:

certainly i have thought to do that, you get different perspectives on these matters hence i wanted to test the water here, people can react quite badly to being "challenged" as strictly speaking they arent breaking any parking rules.

If they are parking on the path they are breaking the rules - Highway Code Rule 244 says

[Jag_NE]

Lanby said:

If they are parking on the path they are breaking the rules - Highway Code Rule 244 says

outside of london too?

[optimate]

the highway code is not law it just a guide full stop and has no legal standing

its only a offense in someplace particularly London to park on pavement

most places its not

[wiggy001]

If it's a new estate, is there any covenant to prevent such a thing occurring?

If they are parking on the pavement then it's probably not illegal, but it shouldn't be done according to the Highway Code.

If they are parking close to a junction it might be illegal.

But, having said all this, you probably don't want to go down the rules and regulations route with a neighbour - I'd have a polite chat about it with them next time you see them and gauge their reaction. If they refuse to change their behaviour there's probably nothing you can or want to do so accept some people are a but more selfish than others and forget about it.

[zedx19]

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