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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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So I went to a new town there was no yellow lines n every one was parked on the curb so I joined them no pay n display about I gets back to the car this woman screaming and shouting at me taking photos of my car saying she reported me to police becauSe I blocked a ally way drive??? If I didn't get a ticket there n than can the police still turn up plus is she really aloud to take photos without my consent. Help!!!! |
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"So I went to a new town there was no yellow lines n every one was parked on the curb so I joined them no pay n display about I gets back to the car this woman screaming and shouting at me taking photos of my car saying she reported me to police becauSe I blocked a ally way drive??? If I didn't get a ticket there n than can the police still turn up plus is she really aloud to take photos without my consent. Help!!!!"
I would say no because you are no longer causing an obstruction as youre not there anymore....but im just guessing  And if you were parked on a public road yes she can take pics |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You may get a warning from the council regarding where and how you parked but it's highly unlikely the police will take the slightest interest.
P.s. don't park on curbs, people in wheelchairs or mothers pushing pushchairs can't get by very easily.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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No don't worry they can not give you a ticket as it has to be give there and then by the police or traffic warden. So jyst forget about it and have a laught about how she flipped out.   |
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"So I went to a new town there was no yellow lines n every one was parked on the curb so I joined them no pay n display about I gets back to the car this woman screaming and shouting at me taking photos of my car saying she reported me to police becauSe I blocked a ally way drive??? If I didn't get a ticket there n than can the police still turn up plus is she really aloud to take photos without my consent. Help!!!!"
parking on the curb, or on the pavement - not good unfortunately.
And parking across a driveway or right of access... also not good.
Going by how the law is acted out on here I would say you are most likely looking at getting banged up for a very long time |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm pooping it in case I do get a ticket u plus I have a clean record I don't need police on my door"
The police have far more important things to do than chase up the ramblings of a crazy woman who's pissed at your poor parking skills. |
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technically you can only be given a parking ticket IF her car was parked on the drive at the time the officer arrived - you cannot be ticketed after you leave unless there was a sign at eye level warning that you could be clamped or ticketed by a cctv in the area - so ignore it and move on your ok
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Not too sure about the taking pictures thing. If there were no road markings or signs then the police would not be interested. Just the ramblings of an irate woman there...
On the photo side, if you are in public there I think there is little you can do about it. I crapped myself a few months back.
I pulled into a known dogging spot on the way home to stretch my legs. It was daylight although the early meerkats were out. As I walked around my car stretching my legs I noticed a guy in a van filming me with his phone.
Worse thing was I was in uniform. I didn't know what the hell to do!
Sorry, not much help I'm afraid... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Rule 218 of the Highway Code says: "Do not park partially or wholly on the pavement unless signs permit it".
If there are any restrictions, e.g. yellow line, then you cannot park on the pavement.
Where there are no other parking restrictions then a sign should say that you are not allowed to park on the pavement/grass verge.
Within London it is banned everywhere unless there is a sign permitting parking on the pavement or grass verge.
Vehicles parked on pavements can create a hazard:
To pedestrians by causing an obstruction that may result in them having to step off the pavement into the carriageway, thus putting themselves in danger.
By restricting the width of the pavement and making it difficult for someone with a pushchair or wheelchair to pass safely - again this person may have to enter the carriageway to avoid the obstruction.
Due to the damage caused by driving on and off the pavement - broken flags, potholes, etc.
Illegally parked vehicles cost the City Council thousands of pounds a year in damaged paving and damaged grass verges. It can also create serious problems for blind, disabled and older people. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"There are companies who will issue parking fines from pictures taken by members of the public and sent to their web site."
Even if a 'company' issued a fine. Ignore it anyway. Have never ever paid one of those 'fines'
Only council or police issues fines have legal enforceability. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm pooping it in case I do get a ticket u plus I have a clean record I don't need police on my door"
If it's a lowered curb is a council matter x no points though. It's annoying but it's the world we live in. |
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In future, just have a quick scout around, make sure your not blocking anybody in, or their driveways etc...
Don't think there's a great deal she can do about it, unless she was a parking attendant!!! Lesson learned Hun x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"technically you can only be given a parking ticket IF her car was parked on the drive at the time the officer arrived - you cannot be ticketed after you leave unless there was a sign at eye level warning that you could be clamped or ticketed by a cctv in the area - so ignore it and move on your ok
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Where on earth have you got that from??! Causing an unnecessary obstruction offence is complete irrelevant of whether a vehicle is present or not. Signs are required but 'at eye level'? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I only followed everyone eles they were all on curbs"
Aaah, that's fine then 
Mass ignorance is a valid defence when ignoring the basics of the Highway Code. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Were ypu parked on a raised curb or across a dropped curb as I believe there is a difference between the two. "
id still think you couldn't park on either,, raised curb is due to a pedestrian walkway.. and dropped curb would allow access to a driveway.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"thought it was just simple logic not to park on a kerb
people actually require signs to know that parking on kerbs is wrong?!  "
lots of areas encourage parking half on the kerb ! |
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1. The Police can not issue Parking tickets - that is a matter for the local council.
2. The Police can only take any action if you are causing an obstruction - i.e. preventing someone from exiting their property.
For example - if there is no car parked on a driveway, no action can be taken against you if you are parked across it - no matter how irate the resident becomes.
If you are parked halfway across a drive and there IS a car parked on it, the Police can only take action if there is insufficient clearance for the car on the drive to pass.
3. You say there were no yellow lines. Were there any signs on lamp-posts stating a restriction for parking 'on the verge'? If not, you have committed no parking offence (although there are some local authorities that have such a restriction in local bye-laws, but that's a bit more complex and details and there are ways of challenging it)
4. For a local authority to issue a penalty, photographic evidence must be obtained by a parking enforcement officer - as there are strict guidelines surrounding this.
As for being able to take pictures of your car without your consent - yes, she can. It is in a public place and it does not identify anyone.
She would not be permitted to take pictures of someones children without their consent.
The only time you ever need to be concerned about receiving a parking fine after the fact is where local authorities are using parking enforcement (camera) cars - but these have been outlawed by government (although Southend-on-sea borough council are still currently using them)
In short, you have nothing to worry about. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"thought it was just simple logic not to park on a kerb
people actually require signs to know that parking on kerbs is wrong?! lots of areas encourage parking half on the kerb ! "
really? |
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"1. The Police can not issue Parking tickets - that is a matter for the local council.
2. The Police can only take any action if you are causing an obstruction - i.e. preventing someone from exiting their property.
For example - if there is no car parked on a driveway, no action can be taken against you if you are parked across it - no matter how irate the resident becomes.
If you are parked halfway across a drive and there IS a car parked on it, the Police can only take action if there is insufficient clearance for the car on the drive to pass.
3. You say there were no yellow lines. Were there any signs on lamp-posts stating a restriction for parking 'on the verge'? If not, you have committed no parking offence (although there are some local authorities that have such a restriction in local bye-laws, but that's a bit more complex and details and there are ways of challenging it)
4. For a local authority to issue a penalty, photographic evidence must be obtained by a parking enforcement officer - as there are strict guidelines surrounding this.
As for being able to take pictures of your car without your consent - yes, she can. It is in a public place and it does not identify anyone.
She would not be permitted to take pictures of someones children without their consent.
The only time you ever need to be concerned about receiving a parking fine after the fact is where local authorities are using parking enforcement (camera) cars - but these have been outlawed by government (although Southend-on-sea borough council are still currently using them)
In short, you have nothing to worry about."
That's not entirely the full picture - pardon the pun.
Local Authorities can use CCTV and approved device photographic evidence to issue fines.
Rule 218 of the Highway Code says: "Do not park partially or wholly on the pavement unless signs permit it".
The Department for |Transport website states: "In London, pavement parking is banned by the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974, although within London there are some areas where exemptions are indicated with traffic signs. Pavement parking is also banned in other locations around the country including Exeter and Peterborough. Nationwide, the police are able to take action when a vehicle parked on the pavement is deemed to be causing an obstruction or is parked dangerously. "
"Parking alongside dropped kerbs is prohibited in London under the provisions of Section 14 of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2003.
Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 when enacted will repeal section 14 and give all local authorities in England with civil parking enforcement powers the ability to take action when a vehicle is parked alongside a dropped kerb in a Special Enforcement Area (that is, an area where parking is, in all other instances, permitted). The regulations underpinning Part 6 of this Act are due to come into force early in 2008.
Action to regulate and enforce pavement parking or parking alongside dropped kerbs is strictly a matter for the relevant local authority."
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"I only followed everyone eles they were all on curbs
Aaah, that's fine then
Mass ignorance is a valid defence when ignoring the basics of the Highway Code."
Haha!!! We live next to a post office and people are always parking across our drive, really pissed me off!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I only followed everyone eles they were all on curbs
Aaah, that's fine then
Mass ignorance is a valid defence when ignoring the basics of the Highway Code.
Haha!!! We live next to a post office and people are always parking across our drive, really pissed me off!!"
I'd buy a pushchair and scrape the sides of their cars deliberately just to teach them a lesson.... |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"So I went to a new town there was no yellow lines n every one was parked on the curb so I joined them no pay n display about I gets back to the car this woman screaming and shouting at me taking photos of my car saying she reported me to police becauSe I blocked a ally way drive??? If I didn't get a ticket there n than can the police still turn up plus is she really aloud to take photos without my consent. Help!!!!
parking on the curb, or on the pavement - not good unfortunately.
And parking across a driveway or right of access... also not good.
Going by how the law is acted out on here I would say you are most likely looking at getting banged up for a very long time "
With hard labour.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"thought it was just simple logic not to park on a kerb
people actually require signs to know that parking on kerbs is wrong?! lots of areas encourage parking half on the kerb !
really? "
Usually with signage either marked on the kerb and/or on a signpost. Other than that I wouldn't risk it.
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She could of had your car towed by the police as an obstruction so you are lucky you returned when you did. Nothing can be done about it now as like someone said you have to ticket a car then and there. Police won't do anything now as your car is no longer causing the obstruction that it was |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"That's not entirely the full picture - pardon the pun.
Local Authorities can use CCTV and approved device photographic evidence to issue fines.
Rule 218 of the Highway Code says: "Do not park partially or wholly on the pavement unless signs permit it".
The Department for |Transport website states: "In London, pavement parking is banned by the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974, although within London there are some areas where exemptions are indicated with traffic signs. Pavement parking is also banned in other locations around the country including Exeter and Peterborough. Nationwide, the police are able to take action when a vehicle parked on the pavement is deemed to be causing an obstruction or is parked dangerously. "
"Parking alongside dropped kerbs is prohibited in London under the provisions of Section 14 of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2003.
Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 when enacted will repeal section 14 and give all local authorities in England with civil parking enforcement powers the ability to take action when a vehicle is parked alongside a dropped kerb in a Special Enforcement Area (that is, an area where parking is, in all other instances, permitted). The regulations underpinning Part 6 of this Act are due to come into force early in 2008.
Action to regulate and enforce pavement parking or parking alongside dropped kerbs is strictly a matter for the relevant local authority."
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Very well researched. Consider me corrected and educated.
Glad I was right about it being a matter for local authorities and no longer the Police though. At least I got something right.
On a technical note, and this is in no way at all a crtiticism, merely a general observation, but the Highway code itself is not law. That said, it is a document that is designed to advise on the laws that do exist - i.e. the Road Traffic Act.
The highway code is also now extremely out of date (to my knowledge).
Personally, I follow 'Roadcraft' the Police drivers handbook - which is the suggested reading of the various Advanced Motoring organisations
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"That's not entirely the full picture - pardon the pun.
Local Authorities can use CCTV and approved device photographic evidence to issue fines.
Rule 218 of the Highway Code says: "Do not park partially or wholly on the pavement unless signs permit it".
The Department for |Transport website states: "In London, pavement parking is banned by the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974, although within London there are some areas where exemptions are indicated with traffic signs. Pavement parking is also banned in other locations around the country including Exeter and Peterborough. Nationwide, the police are able to take action when a vehicle parked on the pavement is deemed to be causing an obstruction or is parked dangerously. "
"Parking alongside dropped kerbs is prohibited in London under the provisions of Section 14 of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2003.
Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 when enacted will repeal section 14 and give all local authorities in England with civil parking enforcement powers the ability to take action when a vehicle is parked alongside a dropped kerb in a Special Enforcement Area (that is, an area where parking is, in all other instances, permitted). The regulations underpinning Part 6 of this Act are due to come into force early in 2008.
Action to regulate and enforce pavement parking or parking alongside dropped kerbs is strictly a matter for the relevant local authority."
Very well researched. Consider me corrected and educated.
Glad I was right about it being a matter for local authorities and no longer the Police though. At least I got something right.
On a technical note, and this is in no way at all a crtiticism, merely a general observation, but the Highway code itself is not law. That said, it is a document that is designed to advise on the laws that do exist - i.e. the Road Traffic Act.
The highway code is also now extremely out of date (to my knowledge).
Personally, I follow 'Roadcraft' the Police drivers handbook - which is the suggested reading of the various Advanced Motoring organisations
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I like to think of it more as an expansion rather than a correction 
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".... local authorities are using parking enforcement (camera) cars - but these have been outlawed by government (although Southend-on-sea borough council are still currently using them)
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Wrong. The government have proposed doing so in the deregulation bill which has not even gone to committee stage in the commons yet. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So I went to a new town there was no yellow lines n every one was parked on the curb so I joined them no pay n display about I gets back to the car this woman screaming and shouting at me taking photos of my car saying she reported me to police because I blocked a ally way drive??? If I didn't get a ticket there n than can the police still turn up plus is she really aloud to take photos without my consent. Help!!!!"
Photos! If you are in a public area anyone can take photos of anything. HOWEVER taking photos of number plates can be seen as a prelude to criminal activity if someone is going to clone a registration.
So your issue. If you get a letter from the police say "I was parked like that to change a tyre that had a puncture and was only there a short time while you changed/inflated the tyre" DO NOT ADMIT to parking there as that will go down as an admission and without it there is no proof of being in that position of any length of time. If however she recorded video footage it could be a problem. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I only followed everyone eles they were all on curbs
if i saw some people jump off a cliff i think id use common sense and not do it "
Was just about to say that.... Just what my good old mum used to say to me when I was a nipper..  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I often take pics of people driving using thier mobile phones, then send them into the police. "
Good for you!
Personally, I think using a handheld mobile phone whilst behind the wheel is more dangerous that Drink Driving - And I think that's completely unforgivable.
I think everyone who breaks this law - which has been around for 11 years now - should consider themselves lucky that I am not Prime Minister
Anyone caught using a handheld mobile phone whilst in command of a motor vehicle would have the phone and the vehicle seized and destroyed and receive a 12 month driving ban.
Be involved in an accident while doing so - oooh we could be looking at a custodial sentence or at the least a very hefty fine.
Cause a death - Jail. 5 years minimum. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Im surprised the car wasn't keyed and/or spat on, my favourite is when they leave a note on the front in capital letters, but still say please and thank you. Sweet.
lol @ the laws and regs about parking, common sense will prevail!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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oddly enough many years ago I found myself in the same position as the other person.
Came back to find a car completely (not just slightly) blocking the drive.
Parked up over the road , went in & had a mug of tea.
Short while later I noticed a parking warden doing their rounds so I poppe back out and pointed out the car blocking my drive (note it was not on single/double yellows).
His response was that it was only an offence if I had been blocked in on the drive and couldn't get out.
Must be honest I never bothered researching this to validate it as it seemed a reasonable response. On the other hand the warden could just have been blagging it ;o) |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Rule 218 of the Highway Code says: "Do not park partially or wholly on the pavement----8---"
Its 244 not 218 and with the exception of London it's a "should not" (non legal requirement) rather than "must not" (legal requirement)
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You MUST NOT park partially or wholly on the pavement in London, and should not do so elsewhere unless signs permit it. Parking on the pavement can obstruct and seriously inconvenience pedestrians, people in wheelchairs or with visual impairments and people with prams or pushchairs.
Law GL(GP)A sect 15"
https://www.gov.uk/waiting-and-parking/waiting-and-parking-238 |
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"So I went to a new town there was no yellow lines n every one was parked on the curb so I joined them no pay n display about I gets back to the car this woman screaming and shouting at me taking photos of my car saying she reported me to police becauSe I blocked a ally way drive??? If I didn't get a ticket there n than can the police still turn up plus is she really aloud to take photos without my consent. Help!!!!"
If your in a public place you can take a picture, so that you can't argue with!!
Take a picture of there being no yellow lines, no pay and display an you'll be fine. If you need more help I've limited knowledge with law but know enough |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Love the fact that because shes a woman and a Fabber people mainly guys are sucking up...aww poor woman got a ticket never mind you probably wont get a ticket!!!!!
FFFFsake she parked on a pavement, forget the blocking a drive bit, she caused an obstruction to pushchairs, wheelchairs, maybe pensioners with wheelchairs, due to her selfish attitude these people may have had to walk on road to manoeuvre around her car, a parking ticket would of been an easy let off, a tow away would of been better wouldn't do it again would she? and people using mobile phones need hanging Grrr rant over |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I often take pics of people driving using thier mobile phones, then send them into the police. "
Not while your driving I hope lol.
Seriously do you know if a photo of someone using whilst driving is admissible evidence are you aware of any fines being imposed I hope so they deserve all they get.
And for the guy who called you a grass. what a plonker, its unsafe and they deserve all they get, people should stand up and report more things and not allow people to get away with laws they clearly break |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I often take pics of people driving using thier mobile phones, then send them into the police.
Not while your driving I hope lol.
Seriously do you know if a photo of someone using whilst driving is admissible evidence are you aware of any fines being imposed I hope so they deserve all they get.
And for the guy who called you a grass. what a plonker, its unsafe and they deserve all they get, people should stand up and report more things and not allow people to get away with laws they clearly break"
Unfortunately however the police do very little as I have people constantly block my driveway and they and the driver don't give a shit even when cars are parked on it and yes I have a dropped kerb, total waste of my hard earned money |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"oddly enough many years ago I found myself in the same position as the other person.
Came back to find a car completely (not just slightly) blocking the drive.
Parked up over the road , went in & had a mug of tea.
Short while later I noticed a parking warden doing their rounds so I poppe back out and pointed out the car blocking my drive (note it was not on single/double yellows).
His response was that it was only an offence if I had been blocked in on the drive and couldn't get out.
Must be honest I never bothered researching this to validate it as it seemed a reasonable response. On the other hand the warden could just have been blagging it ;o)"
Its an offense to block the egress of a vehicle off the drive but not an offense to prevent a vehicle parking on a drive |
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By *athnBobCouple
over a year ago
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"Love the fact that because shes a woman and a Fabber people mainly guys are sucking up...aww poor woman got a ticket never mind you probably wont get a ticket!!!!!
FFFFsake she parked on a pavement, forget the blocking a drive bit, she caused an obstruction to pushchairs, wheelchairs, maybe pensioners with wheelchairs, due to her selfish attitude these people may have had to walk on road to manoeuvre around her car, a parking ticket would of been an easy let off, a tow away would of been better wouldn't do it again would she? and people using mobile phones need hanging Grrr rant over "
+1
I have towed a car out the way before and blocked another from moving until they apologised. |
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
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So your issue. If you get a letter from the police say "I was parked like that to change a tyre that had a puncture and was only there a short time while you changed/inflated the tyre" DO NOT ADMIT to parking there as that will go down as an admission and without it there is no proof of being in that position of any length of time. If however she recorded video footage it could be a problem."
Like she's actually going to get a letter from the police....  |
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By *qua vitaeWoman
over a year ago
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It sounds like the woman has probably had enough of people parking irresponsibly in her neighbourhood and took it out on you. I shouldn't worry about the police, etc., although she could put the pic on one of those websites which shame drivers on their parking.
Parking across access is not illegal unless there is a parked vehicle on the drive, but illegal if you are preventing a vehicle to exit. Parking on kerbs are a nuisance and there should be a blanket ban across the country (I believe recently there are calls to make this so!). I once with a pushchair walked through somebody's garden, because there was a parked van on the kerb outside their house. Why should I walk on the road?!  |
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"1. The Police can not issue Parking tickets - that is a matter for the local council.
2. The Police can only take any action if you are causing an obstruction - i.e. preventing someone from exiting their property.
For example - if there is no car parked on a driveway, no action can be taken against you if you are parked across it - no matter how irate the resident becomes.
If you are parked halfway across a drive and there IS a car parked on it, the Police can only take action if there is insufficient clearance for the car on the drive to pass.
3. You say there were no yellow lines. Were there any signs on lamp-posts stating a restriction for parking 'on the verge'? If not, you have committed no parking offence (although there are some local authorities that have such a restriction in local bye-laws, but that's a bit more complex and details and there are ways of challenging it)
4. For a local authority to issue a penalty, photographic evidence must be obtained by a parking enforcement officer - as there are strict guidelines surrounding this.
As for being able to take pictures of your car without your consent - yes, she can. It is in a public place and it does not identify anyone.
She would not be permitted to take pictures of someones children without their consent.
The only time you ever need to be concerned about receiving a parking fine after the fact is where local authorities are using parking enforcement (camera) cars - but these have been outlawed by government (although Southend-on-sea borough council are still currently using them)
In short, you have nothing to worry about."
Actually the ban on "camera cars" has not yet become law. There will continue to be be exceptions too, as most local authorities use them to encourage road safety e.g. safe parking outside schools, not as some sort of Orwellian money making scheme. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"1. The Police can not issue Parking tickets - that is a matter for the local council.
2. The Police can only take any action if you are causing an obstruction - i.e. preventing someone from exiting their property.
For example - if there is no car parked on a driveway, no action can be taken against you if you are parked across it - no matter how irate the resident becomes.
If you are parked halfway across a drive and there IS a car parked on it, the Police can only take action if there is insufficient clearance for the car on the drive to pass.
3. You say there were no yellow lines. Were there any signs on lamp-posts stating a restriction for parking 'on the verge'? If not, you have committed no parking offence (although there are some local authorities that have such a restriction in local bye-laws, but that's a bit more complex and details and there are ways of challenging it)
4. For a local authority to issue a penalty, photographic evidence must be obtained by a parking enforcement officer - as there are strict guidelines surrounding this.
As for being able to take pictures of your car without your consent - yes, she can. It is in a public place and it does not identify anyone.
She would not be permitted to take pictures of someones children without their consent.
The only time you ever need to be concerned about receiving a parking fine after the fact is where local authorities are using parking enforcement (camera) cars - but these have been outlawed by government (although Southend-on-sea borough council are still currently using them)
In short, you have nothing to worry about."
Actually the ban on "camera cars" has not yet become law. There will continue to be be exceptions too, as most local authorities use them to encourage road safety e.g. safe parking outside schools, not as some sort of Orwellian money making scheme. |
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You are correct. Takes a while for these things to become law.
In my opinion, responsible, considerate councils would stop using them - given public opinion etc, but obviously they are a huge cash cow |
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"You are correct. Takes a while for these things to become law.
In my opinion, responsible, considerate councils would stop using them - given public opinion etc, but obviously they are a huge cash cow"
They are not a huge cash cow, it's illegal for councils to profit from parking fines, the funds raised are directed back into parking, highways and transport services and road safety related services. Also, there is nothing irresponsible or inconsiderate about ticketing people who have parked unsafely and endangered other people. |
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They are not a huge cash cow, it's illegal for councils to profit from parking fines, the funds raised are directed back into parking, highways and transport services and road safety related services. "
Which saves them putting council tax money into the said activities/services. This means they can put the money they save into something worthy like expense claims. |
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Which saves them putting council tax money into the said activities/services. This means they can put the money they save into something worthy like expense claims."
Of course, silly me. |
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"Also, there is nothing irresponsible or inconsiderate about ticketing people who have parked unsafely and endangered other people. "
Absolutely spot on!
I have no sympathy for people who moan about getting a ticket when they've parked illegally and the signs and road markings are very clear and visible.
If you don't want a ticket, park responsibly I say |
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"Rule 218 of the Highway Code says: "Do not park partially or wholly on the pavement unless signs permit it".
If there are any restrictions, e.g. yellow line, then you cannot park on the pavement.
Where there are no other parking restrictions then a sign should say that you are not allowed to park on the pavement/grass verge.
Within London it is banned everywhere unless there is a sign permitting parking on the pavement or grass verge.
Vehicles parked on pavements can create a hazard:
To pedestrians by causing an obstruction that may result in them having to step off the pavement into the carriageway, thus putting themselves in danger.
By restricting the width of the pavement and making it difficult for someone with a pushchair or wheelchair to pass safely - again this person may have to enter the carriageway to avoid the obstruction.
Due to the damage caused by driving on and off the pavement - broken flags, potholes, etc.
Illegally parked vehicles cost the City Council thousands of pounds a year in damaged paving and damaged grass verges. It can also create serious problems for blind, disabled and older people."
It can be classed has a obstruction of the highway to park on a pavement under the road traffic act with a fine of £30 or removal of car if blocking.
It a pain in the arse for blind people cars parked on pavements, learn from it and stop doing it. |
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