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!

[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.

[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?