Your rights explained if someone parks in front of your house
12.08.2023 - 13:37
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Arriving back home after a busy day, there can't be many more frustrating sights than seeing a car blocking access to your property. It is a problem that can cause a great deal of tension between neighbours and other motorists.
And the issue is only exacerbated in congested roads full of cars. But where can and where can't drivers park their cars?
The Highway Code states that a vehicle should never be parked in front of an entrance to a property. This is detailed in rule number 243, along with an extensive list of other places, including near entrances to schools or near a bus or tram stop or taxi rank.
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Drivers are not allowed to park on dropped kerbs that appear in front of a driveway. You can even get your vehicle ticketed even if it's just partly covering one.
The only exception to this is if a driver is forced to stop or park as a result of stationary traffic. According to the RAC, It is, however, legal to park outside someone's house - just take extra care to make sure you're not blocking their entrance and that they have enough space to get in and out.
This means that the space outside of your home is not automatically reserved for you, and parking there is on a first come first served basis. There are, however, some exceptions to this.
A key thing to remember when parking up on a street is to check you're not stopping somewhere reserved. Rule 241 reminds road users that they must not park in parking spaces reserved for specific users, such as Blue Badge holders, residents or motorcycles unless entitled to do so.