What are the laws on unused cars kept on public roads
Discussion
Vocal Minority said:
I know its an aside but as the question has been broadly answered already.....why?! The net result is a car outside their house be it theirs or someone else's....they clearly don't need the space as all they use it for is storing a car they never use....with the express purpose of stopping other people using it.....
The only difference being this one looks (presumably) a lot crapper than one in constant use. The only viable reason I can think of is noise from it starting - but how intolerant of others going about their business do you have to be? I can't think of a security angle....
The narrowness of some minds astounds me...
"you do not own the bit of road outside your house"The only difference being this one looks (presumably) a lot crapper than one in constant use. The only viable reason I can think of is noise from it starting - but how intolerant of others going about their business do you have to be? I can't think of a security angle....
The narrowness of some minds astounds me...
seems lost on most people.
xjay1337 said:
"you do not own the bit of road outside your house"
seems lost on most people.
Exactly. It doesn't matter who owns the darn car parked outside your house, as long as it's parked considerately, has valid Tax & MOT. I don't get it that some people get so bent out of shape about this issue.seems lost on most people.
xjay1337 said:
Vocal Minority said:
I know its an aside but as the question has been broadly answered already.....why?! The net result is a car outside their house be it theirs or someone else's....they clearly don't need the space as all they use it for is storing a car they never use....with the express purpose of stopping other people using it.....
The only difference being this one looks (presumably) a lot crapper than one in constant use. The only viable reason I can think of is noise from it starting - but how intolerant of others going about their business do you have to be? I can't think of a security angle....
The narrowness of some minds astounds me...
"you do not own the bit of road outside your house"The only difference being this one looks (presumably) a lot crapper than one in constant use. The only viable reason I can think of is noise from it starting - but how intolerant of others going about their business do you have to be? I can't think of a security angle....
The narrowness of some minds astounds me...
seems lost on most people.
LarsG said:
xjay1337 said:
Vocal Minority said:
I know its an aside but as the question has been broadly answered already.....why?! The net result is a car outside their house be it theirs or someone else's....they clearly don't need the space as all they use it for is storing a car they never use....with the express purpose of stopping other people using it.....
The only difference being this one looks (presumably) a lot crapper than one in constant use. The only viable reason I can think of is noise from it starting - but how intolerant of others going about their business do you have to be? I can't think of a security angle....
The narrowness of some minds astounds me...
"you do not own the bit of road outside your house"The only difference being this one looks (presumably) a lot crapper than one in constant use. The only viable reason I can think of is noise from it starting - but how intolerant of others going about their business do you have to be? I can't think of a security angle....
The narrowness of some minds astounds me...
seems lost on most people.
There's a balance to be struck though, as ever.
Of course everyone likes to be able to park as conveniently as possible, and so wherever possible, will park outside their house if they don't have a driveway/garage/valet.
To complain about someone else using the space when you aren't there, or using it, is not on.
But at some point, leaving your car unmoved for a long, long period of time outside someone else's house, or to the inconvenience of many other people, is just inconsiderate and a dick move. Why be a dick on purpose, right?
Residential streets are just that - for residents, and their guests etc. They shouldn't be for the people who are leaving their car unattended for a fortnight to save on the cost of parking at the airport, or for your neighbour to leave their car and not move it for several weeks right at the exit of your driveway instead of further up the road where there are no driveways to block - as one of my neighbours did for 7 weeks earlier this year with their daughter's car whilst they were on holiday. Said neighbour chose to ignore me when I knocked on their door to politely ask them to move it, and ignored the polite note I gave.
Of course everyone likes to be able to park as conveniently as possible, and so wherever possible, will park outside their house if they don't have a driveway/garage/valet.
To complain about someone else using the space when you aren't there, or using it, is not on.
But at some point, leaving your car unmoved for a long, long period of time outside someone else's house, or to the inconvenience of many other people, is just inconsiderate and a dick move. Why be a dick on purpose, right?
Residential streets are just that - for residents, and their guests etc. They shouldn't be for the people who are leaving their car unattended for a fortnight to save on the cost of parking at the airport, or for your neighbour to leave their car and not move it for several weeks right at the exit of your driveway instead of further up the road where there are no driveways to block - as one of my neighbours did for 7 weeks earlier this year with their daughter's car whilst they were on holiday. Said neighbour chose to ignore me when I knocked on their door to politely ask them to move it, and ignored the polite note I gave.
Shakermaker said:
There's a balance to be struck though, as ever.
Of course everyone likes to be able to park as conveniently as possible, and so wherever possible, will park outside their house if they don't have a driveway/garage/valet.
To complain about someone else using the space when you aren't there, or using it, is not on.
But at some point, leaving your car unmoved for a long, long period of time outside someone else's house, or to the inconvenience of many other people, is just inconsiderate and a dick move. Why be a dick on purpose, right?
Residential streets are just that - for residents, and their guests etc. They shouldn't be for the people who are leaving their car unattended for a fortnight to save on the cost of parking at the airport, or for your neighbour to leave their car and not move it for several weeks right at the exit of your driveway instead of further up the road where there are no driveways to block - as one of my neighbours did for 7 weeks earlier this year with their daughter's car whilst they were on holiday. Said neighbour chose to ignore me when I knocked on their door to politely ask them to move it, and ignored the polite note I gave.
I don't care ifOf course everyone likes to be able to park as conveniently as possible, and so wherever possible, will park outside their house if they don't have a driveway/garage/valet.
To complain about someone else using the space when you aren't there, or using it, is not on.
But at some point, leaving your car unmoved for a long, long period of time outside someone else's house, or to the inconvenience of many other people, is just inconsiderate and a dick move. Why be a dick on purpose, right?
Residential streets are just that - for residents, and their guests etc. They shouldn't be for the people who are leaving their car unattended for a fortnight to save on the cost of parking at the airport, or for your neighbour to leave their car and not move it for several weeks right at the exit of your driveway instead of further up the road where there are no driveways to block - as one of my neighbours did for 7 weeks earlier this year with their daughter's car whilst they were on holiday. Said neighbour chose to ignore me when I knocked on their door to politely ask them to move it, and ignored the polite note I gave.
(1) they don't park it like a dick even if they park directly outside my house
(2) their car alarm system isn't malfunctioning keeping the neighbours awake for 3 nights...
A car kept on a public road requires an MOT where necessary, Tax and Insurance. A car left in a garage or lockup also requires Tax and Insurance unless you have made a SORN statement. Note that this vehicle can still be used on private land. However if the vehicle is put back in the road it will require Tax and Insurance and an MOT. You have the right to transport it to the MOT facility. As Tax cannot be purchased without a valid MOT and Insurance, it remains illegal to keep the vehicle on the road without all three items.
Some vehicles are tax exempt but this still means you have to have the vehicle insured and MOT'd because you will still need to apply for the tax each year even if it is no cost. I think if the vehicle was registered before 8 Jan 1977 you can apply for the exemption.
Some vehicles are tax exempt but this still means you have to have the vehicle insured and MOT'd because you will still need to apply for the tax each year even if it is no cost. I think if the vehicle was registered before 8 Jan 1977 you can apply for the exemption.
I recently moved from a street that was right outside the town centre with rows of Tyneside flats on it - 2 households per one house width, so 50% capacity if everyone owns a car. I was generally happy if I could get my car parked in the same street where my flat was, let alone outside the door! If I got in from a night shift later than 08:30 I would be left to walk some distance to my house, I later discovered most of the "day time" parkers were local Councillors from the town hall, and my street was the nearest one without parking restrictions (was resurfaced twice in two years though 
) Only time I was ever inconvenienced parking further than a few car lengths from my door was if I had shopping to carry, but I just started doing my shopping at times when I knew I'd get reasonably near my house.
One resident used to get very defensive if you left your car outside his house, and would park very close etc. He never damaged the cars though.
Ultimately, I can't understand why people get so territorial; you're lucky to live on a street without restrictions.
) Only time I was ever inconvenienced parking further than a few car lengths from my door was if I had shopping to carry, but I just started doing my shopping at times when I knew I'd get reasonably near my house.One resident used to get very defensive if you left your car outside his house, and would park very close etc. He never damaged the cars though.
Ultimately, I can't understand why people get so territorial; you're lucky to live on a street without restrictions.
Shakermaker said:
There's a balance to be struck though, as ever.
Of course everyone likes to be able to park as conveniently as possible, and so wherever possible, will park outside their house if they don't have a driveway/garage/valet.
To complain about someone else using the space when you aren't there, or using it, is not on.
But at some point, leaving your car unmoved for a long, long period of time outside someone else's house, or to the inconvenience of many other people, is just inconsiderate and a dick move. Why be a dick on purpose, right?
Residential streets are just that - for residents, and their guests etc. They shouldn't be for the people who are leaving their car unattended for a fortnight to save on the cost of parking at the airport, or for your neighbour to leave their car and not move it for several weeks right at the exit of your driveway instead of further up the road where there are no driveways to block - as one of my neighbours did for 7 weeks earlier this year with their daughter's car whilst they were on holiday. Said neighbour chose to ignore me when I knocked on their door to politely ask them to move it, and ignored the polite note I gave.
absolutely. people parking in the street and blocking pavements when they have unused allocated parking is my pet hate. just because something isnt illegal doesnt make it considerate behaviour. Of course everyone likes to be able to park as conveniently as possible, and so wherever possible, will park outside their house if they don't have a driveway/garage/valet.
To complain about someone else using the space when you aren't there, or using it, is not on.
But at some point, leaving your car unmoved for a long, long period of time outside someone else's house, or to the inconvenience of many other people, is just inconsiderate and a dick move. Why be a dick on purpose, right?
Residential streets are just that - for residents, and their guests etc. They shouldn't be for the people who are leaving their car unattended for a fortnight to save on the cost of parking at the airport, or for your neighbour to leave their car and not move it for several weeks right at the exit of your driveway instead of further up the road where there are no driveways to block - as one of my neighbours did for 7 weeks earlier this year with their daughter's car whilst they were on holiday. Said neighbour chose to ignore me when I knocked on their door to politely ask them to move it, and ignored the polite note I gave.
AmaSmi said:
xjay1337 said:
"you do not own the bit of road outside your house"
seems lost on most people.
Exactly. It doesn't matter who owns the darn car parked outside your house, as long as it's parked considerately, has valid Tax & MOT. I don't get it that some people get so bent out of shape about this issue.seems lost on most people.
Some people are simply w
kers and use the 'ownership' mantra as an excuse. For example, I have friends who's neighbour parks his large van in the smaller road space outside their house partially blocking their drive, because it also blocks the sunlight and he is open about the fact that he doesn't want that happening to his own house.AmaSmi said:
xjay1337 said:
"you do not own the bit of road outside your house"
seems lost on most people.
Exactly. It doesn't matter who owns the darn car parked outside your house, as long as it's parked considerately, has valid Tax & MOT. I don't get it that some people get so bent out of shape about this issue.seems lost on most people.
TooMany2cvs said:
Easternlight said:
I heard old cars that are parked for too long can spontaneously combust.
Not sure I'd want to live somewhere with feral arsonists. It must play hell with your insurance premiums.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff