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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Can I park over a neighbours drive (paved garden, no wall or fence) if the have no dropped kerb.
Advice please 
Thank you in advance |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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Can I park over a neighbours drive (paved garden, no wall or fence) if the have no dropped kerb.
Advice please
Thank you in advance
No "
But isn't it just a road if it has no dropped kerb? |
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"(posted it on wrong profile lol)
Can I park over a neighbours drive (paved garden, no wall or fence) if the have no dropped kerb.
Advice please
Thank you in advance "
Legally you can Ive done it the fuzz was called and they asked me to move it to be polite they told me that they had no power to make me though so thats the facts it came directly from the bacon. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"(posted it on wrong profile lol)
Can I park over a neighbours drive (paved garden, no wall or fence) if the have no dropped kerb.
Advice please
Thank you in advance
No
But isn't it just a road if it has no dropped kerb?"
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Only if you want to be seen as a cunt by the whole street. "
They are the proverbial since they found out I own a swinging club! Being called a slut in the street! That's a bit shitty lol |
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it. "
600-800 and even then they would struggle to get the fuzz to move you. They could key you mind. |
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It is only illegal to block a drive if there is a car on it, there isnt a law against blocking an empty drive, but you risk upsetting people you have to live near, so best finding somewhere else to park |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it. "
Varies between councils and width of drop but well worth it adds value to your home and stops this kind of dispute |
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By *tmmCouple
over a year ago
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An actual old school law that was never removed was that "you cannot be an obstruction on the Queens highway"... by definition ALL cars are an obstruction on the Queens highway and as such you can be doing "nothing" wrong and the fuzz can do you for it. So if your neighbour classes you as an obstruction you have a problem
Phil was a traffic cop lol
To be fair though - don't be a twat just move your car. Why be so petty? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it.
600-800 and even then they would struggle to get the fuzz to move you. They could key you mind."
aAready had that done! They rang the police earlier as I parked over their empty 'drive' for 5 minutes while we were loading a van |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it.
600-800 and even then they would struggle to get the fuzz to move you. They could key you mind.
aAready had that done! They rang the police earlier as I parked over their empty 'drive' for 5 minutes while we were loading a van "
Where they waiting to come in or out? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Only if you want to be seen as a cunt by the whole street.
They are the proverbial since they found out I own a swinging club! Being called a slut in the street! That's a bit shitty lol "
So it is more than a parking dispute then ?
They are seemingly offended by your business and this petty practice is being done to antagonise / incite ?
I am sure there must be some recourse for this behaviour if not the parking issue itself ?
How soon it can be resolved is another matter ... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Only if you want to be seen as a cunt by the whole street.
I doubt it very much there isn't a street in britain where everyone would think the same."
You haven't been to my street. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"An actual old school law that was never removed was that "you cannot be an obstruction on the Queens highway"... by definition ALL cars are an obstruction on the Queens highway and as such you can be doing "nothing" wrong and the fuzz can do you for it. So if your neighbour classes you as an obstruction you have a problem
Phil was a traffic cop lol
To be fair though - don't be a twat just move your car. Why be so petty?"
Did you read my previous reply to a post. Petty? long history and pettiness is not in my nature lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it.
600-800 and even then they would struggle to get the fuzz to move you. They could key you mind.
aAready had that done! They rang the police earlier as I parked over their empty 'drive' for 5 minutes while we were loading a van
Where they waiting to come in or out?"
nope, 'drive' was empty |
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If someone didn't know that part of the land was used for the householders vehicle, then it may be a poorly thought through mistake.
However if someone knew that the land had in fact part of it used as a drive then it would be unreasonable to park and block it.
Emergency access may be needed too and I'd hate to think of fire or ambulance needing ready access if there's a block.
Whilst law covers many things, there is also application of courtesy and general good behaviour that's civil and respectful.
Whatever the neighbours have done I'd give them easy access. It may also prevent escalation of tit for tat etc.
Show them how good respectful neighbours behave. Good luck! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"If someone didn't know that part of the land was used for the householders vehicle, then it may be a poorly thought through mistake.
However if someone knew that the land had in fact part of it used as a drive then it would be unreasonable to park and block it.
Im always civil despite their insults, we live in a cul-de-sac and wouldn't recommend it to anyone lol
Emergency access may be needed too and I'd hate to think of fire or ambulance needing ready access if there's a block.
Whilst law covers many things, there is also application of courtesy and general good behaviour that's civil and respectful.
Whatever the neighbours have done I'd give them easy access. It may also prevent escalation of tit for tat etc.
Show them how good respectful neighbours behave. Good luck!"
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it.
600-800 and even then they would struggle to get the fuzz to move you. They could key you mind.
aAready had that done! They rang the police earlier as I parked over their empty 'drive' for 5 minutes while we were loading a van
Where they waiting to come in or out?
nope, 'drive' was empty "
Personally I think it isn't worth the hassle of falling out with the neighbours for as it never ends well.
Cant you load up somewhere else? |
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To be honest reading what you have put on here, do 't stoop their level. On you are doing something they don't approve of, take the moral high ground d on this one. Just make sure you are there when they fuck up royal, they will fuck things up better than you can. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it.
600-800 and even then they would struggle to get the fuzz to move you. They could key you mind.
aAready had that done! They rang the police earlier as I parked over their empty 'drive' for 5 minutes while we were loading a van
Where they waiting to come in or out?
nope, 'drive' was empty
Personally I think it isn't worth the hassle of falling out with the neighbours for as it never ends well.
Cant you load up somewhere else?"
We both live at the end of a cul-de-sac so no other option |
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Oh! Thought it was a highway and providing ya car taxed n insured you able to park on it. The fact they have made their garden a place to park their car with no drop kerb i think means they are in the wrong? The councils here in London, are unhappy that people are driving cars over pavements with the risks of cracking em( tho obvi happy ta take ya money for a dropped kerb!) friends of ours were sent a bill for damage and told if they want a drive a drop kerb is needed)
That said if its just ta prove a point is it worth any possible comebacks if ya can park eleswhere?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it.
600-800 and even then they would struggle to get the fuzz to move you. They could key you mind.
aAready had that done! They rang the police earlier as I parked over their empty 'drive' for 5 minutes while we were loading a van
Where they waiting to come in or out?
nope, 'drive' was empty
Personally I think it isn't worth the hassle of falling out with the neighbours for as it never ends well.
Cant you load up somewhere else?
We both live at the end of a cul-de-sac so no other option"
Invite them to your club then gimp them. |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it.
600-800 and even then they would struggle to get the fuzz to move you. They could key you mind.
aAready had that done! They rang the police earlier as I parked over their empty 'drive' for 5 minutes while we were loading a van
Where they waiting to come in or out?
nope, 'drive' was empty
Personally I think it isn't worth the hassle of falling out with the neighbours for as it never ends well.
Cant you load up somewhere else?
We both live at the end of a cul-de-sac so no other option"
What about outside your own house? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"(posted it on wrong profile lol)
Can I park over a neighbours drive (paved garden, no wall or fence) if the have no dropped kerb.
Advice please
Thank you in advance "
Someone did this to my snooty neighbourgh he ended up geting an £80 parking fine as she had taken pics snd called police |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The parking laws are stranger than you think... You have no legal right to park on any road but you can park on the pavement providing its wide enough not to cause an obstruction to pedestrians, however if you park on the pavement and somebody walks into your car and rips off your wing mirror off while doing it, you don't have recourse but they can sue you for damage to their coat  .
My neighbours son parks across my drive, with my car parked on in it every time he comes to visit his mum and dad, it's annoying but count to three and move on. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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As advised by a traffic warden (who was in the area) many years ago when I found myself blocked in, it's an offence to block someone in but not an offence to park in front of an empty driveway.
In my case the offending car driver got a ticket I was still late getting to where I needed to be |
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By *ilandlarryCouple
over a year ago
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We don't have a dropped kerb outside our house but we do use our garden as a driveway. Been quoted over £1500 to get the kerb dropped and tbh, it's not something we can afford to do.
We have a vehicle in our driveway all the time now to ensure that no one parks over it.
Tbh, it's common courtesy not to do it. Doesn't matter what the law says IMO |
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By *tuAvrCouple
over a year ago
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If they are calling you names in the street that is harassment. You have the right to go about your daily business unmolested. They will be in breach of any rent contract. Complain to the land lord, agency and have them moved on. keep a detailed record of EVERY interaction with them. Dates time place and what was said.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it.
600-800 and even then they would struggle to get the fuzz to move you. They could key you mind.
aAready had that done! They rang the police earlier as I parked over their empty 'drive' for 5 minutes while we were loading a van
Where they waiting to come in or out?
nope, 'drive' was empty
Personally I think it isn't worth the hassle of falling out with the neighbours for as it never ends well.
Cant you load up somewhere else?
We both live at the end of a cul-de-sac so no other option
What about outside your own house?"
Are you familiar with the layout of cul-de-sacs. Very small, dead end, tight roads that even ambulances have difficulty accessing!  |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it.
600-800 and even then they would struggle to get the fuzz to move you. They could key you mind.
aAready had that done! They rang the police earlier as I parked over their empty 'drive' for 5 minutes while we were loading a van
Where they waiting to come in or out?
nope, 'drive' was empty
Personally I think it isn't worth the hassle of falling out with the neighbours for as it never ends well.
Cant you load up somewhere else?
We both live at the end of a cul-de-sac so no other option
What about outside your own house?
Are you familiar with the layout of cul-de-sacs. Very small, dead end, tight roads that even ambulances have difficulty accessing! "
Yes I live in one....the width of your house cant be that small that you cant park outside your own house surely? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It is only illegal to block a drive if there is a car on it, there isnt a law against blocking an empty drive, but you risk upsetting people you have to live near, so best finding somewhere else to park "
I have an insider in my local council roads dept and the above applies
If the driveway is empty then yes you can park, if there is a car in the driveway then they need to get out so your a twat if you've blocked them in
Personally I live in a Private Road so nobody parks near my house without the risk of being clamped, towed away and a good swift boot to the balls for being an arsehole |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it.
600-800 and even then they would struggle to get the fuzz to move you. They could key you mind.
aAready had that done! They rang the police earlier as I parked over their empty 'drive' for 5 minutes while we were loading a van
Where they waiting to come in or out?
nope, 'drive' was empty
Personally I think it isn't worth the hassle of falling out with the neighbours for as it never ends well.
Cant you load up somewhere else?
We both live at the end of a cul-de-sac so no other option
What about outside your own house?
Are you familiar with the layout of cul-de-sacs. Very small, dead end, tight roads that even ambulances have difficulty accessing!
Yes I live in one....the width of your house cant be that small that you cant park outside your own house surely?"
Why not? because yours is slightly different. 15 houses are set back by 8 metres by grass! you cant accept something different can you lol |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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Why not? because yours is slightly different. 15 houses are set back by 8 metres by grass! you cant accept something different can you lol "
All I can say is...no wonder you are in dispute with your neighbour. 
Good luck to your neighbour |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Only if you want to be seen as a cunt by the whole street.
They are the proverbial since they found out I own a swinging club! Being called a slut in the street! That's a bit shitty lol "
Are you sure they are just pissed off about the club thing? From your various posts you seem a bit abrasive.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Only if you want to be seen as a cunt by the whole street.
They are the proverbial since they found out I own a swinging club! Being called a slut in the street! That's a bit shitty lol
Are you sure they are just pissed off about the club thing? From your various posts you seem a bit abrasive. "
I speak as I find. I make no apology for it If I ask a question, then why do people need to dissect it? lol and forums are a great way of releasing tension. Don't you agree? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Only if you want to be seen as a cunt by the whole street.
They are the proverbial since they found out I own a swinging club! Being called a slut in the street! That's a bit shitty lol
Are you sure they are just pissed off about the club thing? From your various posts you seem a bit abrasive. "
Also I hate being repetitive on here but its the same old, no one has to justify themselves, but if you don't know me and my life, how can you assume abrasiveness? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Why not? because yours is slightly different. 15 houses are set back by 8 metres by grass! you cant accept something different can you lol
All I can say is...no wonder you are in dispute with your neighbour.
Good luck to your neighbour "
Why? because I disagreed with you. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Only if you want to be seen as a cunt by the whole street.
They are the proverbial since they found out I own a swinging club! Being called a slut in the street! That's a bit shitty lol
Are you sure they are just pissed off about the club thing? From your various posts you seem a bit abrasive.
I speak as I find. I make no apology for it If I ask a question, then why do people need to dissect it? lol and forums are a great way of releasing tension. Don't you agree? "
I read it as people asking for all the facts so they could help. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Only if you want to be seen as a cunt by the whole street.
They are the proverbial since they found out I own a swinging club! Being called a slut in the street! That's a bit shitty lol
Are you sure they are just pissed off about the club thing? From your various posts you seem a bit abrasive.
Also I hate being repetitive on here but its the same old, no one has to justify themselves, but if you don't know me and my life, how can you assume abrasiveness? "
Haven't assumed anything, it was just something I noticed. I feel for your situation.
It sounds like you are antagonising your neighbours rather than trying to diffuse the situation. But that is obviously only an observation as only you and they know the full facts. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Only if you want to be seen as a cunt by the whole street.
They are the proverbial since they found out I own a swinging club! Being called a slut in the street! That's a bit shitty lol
Are you sure they are just pissed off about the club thing? From your various posts you seem a bit abrasive.
Also I hate being repetitive on here but its the same old, no one has to justify themselves, but if you don't know me and my life, how can you assume abrasiveness?
Haven't assumed anything, it was just something I noticed. I feel for your situation.
It sounds like you are antagonising your neighbours rather than trying to diffuse the situation. But that is obviously only an observation as only you and they know the full facts. "
Oh yes, your so right, because I divulge every inch of personal info on here to highlight a question, unless you would like to know the full facts? In which case I would question why you would want to know someone's personal circumstances inside and out. This isn't coronation street! You don't need to know but of course, assume the worst as I suspect that is the kind of person you are. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the forum 'lounge' for any discussion, therefore I can ask a question without you wanting to know the ins and outs of a fart. it wasn't a question that needed background so jumping in after your 'friend' asked you to is a bit silly  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Only if you want to be seen as a cunt by the whole street.
They are the proverbial since they found out I own a swinging club! Being called a slut in the street! That's a bit shitty lol
Are you sure they are just pissed off about the club thing? From your various posts you seem a bit abrasive.
Also I hate being repetitive on here but its the same old, no one has to justify themselves, but if you don't know me and my life, how can you assume abrasiveness?
Haven't assumed anything, it was just something I noticed. I feel for your situation.
It sounds like you are antagonising your neighbours rather than trying to diffuse the situation. But that is obviously only an observation as only you and they know the full facts.
Oh yes, your so right, because I divulge every inch of personal info on here to highlight a question, unless you would like to know the full facts? In which case I would question why you would want to know someone's personal circumstances inside and out. This isn't coronation street! You don't need to know but of course, assume the worst as I suspect that is the kind of person you are. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the forum 'lounge' for any discussion, therefore I can ask a question without you wanting to know the ins and outs of a fart. it wasn't a question that needed background so jumping in after your 'friend' asked you to is a bit silly "
What friend?
Thanks for proving me right. |
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By *tmmCouple
over a year ago
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"I would try to get on with everyone .. Life's too short"
I don't see that happening some how.
Ask for advice and then jump down everyone's throat when they offer it...?
I agree. Life's too short. I'm out. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Years ago, I turned my front garden in to a driveway. It took the council ages to drop the kerb, and whilst I was waiting, the woman a couple of doors down would park across the front, sometimes blocking my car in.
The police said I could do nothing until the kerb was dropped.
It ended up escalating with massive rows between us. In hindsight, it was fucking pathetic, but seemed very important at the time.
I live in a cul de sac and parking is restricted. I have a driveway that can accomodate 2 cars, but because I have jumbo bags of sand for building work, I can only get one car on. I just park considerately in the street. so I dont hamper anyone else. There are only 8 houses on the road, so I do my best not to start a war over parking a car! |
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"Only if you want to be seen as a cunt by the whole street.
They are the proverbial since they found out I own a swinging club! Being called a slut in the street! That's a bit shitty lol "
So is having a status telling forum users to get a job. |
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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago
Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else |
"Oh yes, your so right, because I divulge every inch of personal info on here to highlight a question, unless you would like to know the full facts? In which case I would question why you would want to know someone's personal circumstances inside and out. This isn't coronation street! You don't need to know but of course, assume the worst as I suspect that is the kind of person you are. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the forum 'lounge' for any discussion, therefore I can ask a question without you wanting to know the ins and outs of a fart. it wasn't a question that needed background so jumping in after your 'friend' asked you to is a bit silly "
You may want to go back and rethink your post claiming that you're not petty.
Btw, which swinging club do you own? I'd like to add it to a list... |
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It is actually against the law to block someone using there drive in anyway, so blocking them when they are parked on it is an offence, as is blocking them from accessing there drive, so if you do park there when the drive is empty, you must be prepared to move. |
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"Only if you want to be seen as a cunt by the whole street.
They are the proverbial since they found out I own a swinging club! Being called a slut in the street! That's a bit shitty lol
So is having a status telling forum users to get a job. "
... "Forums are full of the same ppl day in day out. get a job! yawn yawn"
... "And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it."
You can learn a lot about how judgemental some can be on here. Quite the eye-opener.
Just saying |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I find it all a little sad really. All that needed to happen was.........
Neighbour: would you mind moving your vehicle for a moment so we can get in/out
You: no problem, jump in and move
Neighbour: thank you
And you both go about your day.
At least that's how it happens on my street when my driveway is blocked occasionally.
It's so small an inconvenience it's not even worth whining about. |
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By *tmmCouple
over a year ago
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"I find it all a little sad really. All that needed to happen was.........
Neighbour: would you mind moving your vehicle for a moment so we can get in/out
You: no problem, jump in and move
Neighbour: thank you
And you both go about your day.
At least that's how it happens on my street when my driveway is blocked occasionally.
It's so small an inconvenience it's not even worth whining about. "
This!
Yesterday we were working on a road where the only space available was ever so slightly overhanging someone's drive. I left a note in the van window saying "We're sorry but there was no where else - we're working at number 7 this is our phone number if you need us to move no problem just ask!" With a smiley face.... actually got some work from the guy who needed us to move as we seemed so polite! |
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"I find it all a little sad really. All that needed to happen was.........
Neighbour: would you mind moving your vehicle for a moment so we can get in/out
You: no problem, jump in and move
Neighbour: thank you
And you both go about your day.
At least that's how it happens on my street when my driveway is blocked occasionally.
It's so small an inconvenience it's not even worth whining about. "
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" wow!! That's one club off my list!! I can't think of anything worse than starting a war with someone I live next to. How horrible would that be!!"
Hmmm me too - another reason to not go to sunderland |
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over a year ago
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"I'm old fashioned. I always try to get on with my neighbours. I find they return this. "
Me too Tina. Makes for an easier life and a much nicer neighbourhood to live in |
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By (user no longer on site)
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They are the proverbial since they found out I own a swinging club! Being called a slut in the street! That's a bit shitty lol "
Well, clearly the best way to prove you're better than them is to be a complete cock.
Oh no... wait... |
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"If they are calling you names in the street that is harassment. You have the right to go about your daily business unmolested. They will be in breach of any rent contract. Complain to the land lord, agency and have them moved on. keep a detailed record of EVERY interaction with them. Dates time place and what was said.
Good luck. "
Log it with the police, they don't have to do anything. It helps your case against them. |
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You know when you see the news and a neighbour says 'Im shocked, he seemed a nice guy, he used to say 'Hello' but kept himself to himself' - Im that guy. Its almost anti social but its how I like it. |
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it. "
A few years ago our whole street was asked by the council, who were redoing the pavements, if anyone wanted a dropped kerb. It cost us about £30. I think your being conned. |
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it.
A few years ago our whole street was asked by the council, who were redoing the pavements, if anyone wanted a dropped kerb. It cost us about £30. I think your being conned."
You don't think it may have been cheap as they were working on the pavements anyway? |
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"Only if you want to be seen as a cunt by the whole street.
They are the proverbial since they found out I own a swinging club! Being called a slut in the street! That's a bit shitty lol "
You can expect them to park their cars an inch from the bonnet and rear of yours though. |
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it.
A few years ago our whole street was asked by the council, who were redoing the pavements, if anyone wanted a dropped kerb. It cost us about £30. I think your being conned."
you were very lucky if they hadn't been doing the pavements at the time it would have been more |
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I would never have even thought of it till they offered.
Major problems we have are vans taking up most of the pavement and half the road, even on corners, and a few people stopped using their driveways when they got them redone and don't want to ruin them! One house has four cars, they park a mini on the drive, and stop any of their immediate neighbours parking in front of their own houses, because they want to park near their house. Leaving us to park out of sight round the corner on a main road. And when you mention it to them they look at uou blankly and wonder why you have a problem with it. |
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it.
A few years ago our whole street was asked by the council, who were redoing the pavements, if anyone wanted a dropped kerb. It cost us about £30. I think your being conned."
Maybe it was just the workmen earning a few extra quid?? Most councils charge an arm and a leg to do it and on some roads will deem that there is insufficient roadside parking already and won't drop any more kerbs.
With regard to parking across the drive, if there is a car in there you can have your vehicle removed. I wouldn't park there in order to keep the peace, there are more things in the world to worry about. |
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I'm just very thankful I have a dropped kerb outside my drive. Living in a cul-de-sac can be problematic. Yesterday for instance, my neighbour had three work vans and a car parked in the road as he was getting his boiler and central heating replaced. My drive was completely blocked but I told the workies I was leaving in ten minutes and could they please arrange to move their vans down the street. No ranting no arguing and they did as I asked. Smiles and waves all round. |
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By *tuAvrCouple
over a year ago
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I have always tried to get along with my neighbours. But just recently, have had some really shitty, over bearing, nosey, controlling, bitches move near me. Who are under the impression that I should jump when they say frog.
Yeah told them where to go. I'm not an aggressive person by nature but can't abide bullies. What my neighbour was doing was bullying. What the posters neighbours are doing is harassment. |
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"If they own the property you can't
I think you can park on any road as long as it is parked legally and you have insurance etc "
I misread. Thought it said HAS a dropped kerb.
Should've gone to specsavers
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By (user no longer on site)
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In defence of the OP, they said on other threads that they have received abuse from their neighbours because they found out the OP has a swingers club. So they will be tetchy because of the stress from that, as would anyone.
But still.  |
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"If they own the property you can't
I think you can park on any road as long as it is parked legally and you have insurance etc
I misread. Thought it said HAS a dropped kerb.
Should've gone to specsavers
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So how does the bit about owning their own house come into it that one I just can't work out.
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I understood it was illegal to mount the pavement & park on a drive if the kerb hasn't been dropped, so couldn't you suggest they drop it. It's also not illegal to park in a space marked disabled outside someone's house. The only reason I found this, I called the council as there were 2 always unoccupied disabled spaces in our busy road. They couldn't tell me if the disabled owners had passed away or moved but said I couldn't be prosecuted for parking there. |
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"I find it all a little sad really. All that needed to happen was.........
Neighbour: would you mind moving your vehicle for a moment so we can get in/out
You: no problem, jump in and move
Neighbour: thank you
And you both go about your day.
At least that's how it happens on my street when my driveway is blocked occasionally.
It's so small an inconvenience it's not even worth whining about. "
I don't get that, I get a mouthful of abuse for making someone move that's blocking my drive  |
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"I find it all a little sad really. All that needed to happen was.........
Neighbour: would you mind moving your vehicle for a moment so we can get in/out
You: no problem, jump in and move
Neighbour: thank you
And you both go about your day.
At least that's how it happens on my street when my driveway is blocked occasionally.
It's so small an inconvenience it's not even worth whining about.
I don't get that, I get a mouthful of abuse for making someone move that's blocking my drive "
That's unfortunate 
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"You can park across a dropped kerb in front of a drive unless it has a white line in front of it "
I spoke to someone from our local parking authority and they said the white line doesn't mean anything... |
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The law is really confusing on this, and some police have passed enforcement and control to local authorities, so it varies county by county.
It is technically illegal to drive over the pavement, so unless they have dropped kerbs, it could be argued that they do not have a legitimate driveway. Thus any considerations of blocking in or allowing access, are moot.
My understanding is, that dropped kerbs confer a legitimate right of way and means of access, and thus should not be blocked, though I know from past experience, the police are reluctant to get involved.
In the op's case, it's best to avoid confrontation with neighbours and I certainly wouldn't do anything to aggravate the situation.
If they're harassing you, use your phone discreetly to capture footage and report to police along with your evidence.
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it.
600-800 and even then they would struggle to get the fuzz to move you. They could key you mind.
aAready had that done! They rang the police earlier as I parked over their empty 'drive' for 5 minutes while we were loading a van
Where they waiting to come in or out?
nope, 'drive' was empty "
how did they know you were blovking it for 'only 5 mins' then? they must have been wanting to get on if the called the police about it. and why call it a 'drive'? if they park their car on it its a drive, no need for the inverted comma's.
sounds to me you are being more than a little antagonistic and petty about the whole thing. Is parking at such a premium on your street? |
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They are the proverbial since they found out I own a swinging club! Being called a slut in the street! That's a bit shitty lol
Well, clearly the best way to prove you're better than them is to be a complete cock.
Oh no... wait..."
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No dropped kerb then it's not legally a drive see below!!
Anyone wanting a front drive will need authorisation from the council. There is nothing to stop you removing the garden wall but, unless you have permission you won't be allowed to use the space to park your car.
If you don't have authorisation, in effect you are driving over the council's pavement without permission. If anyone complains, the council is likely to send someone to inspect your property and you can be fined. You may also be forced to pay for any damage that your car has done to the pavement - replacing broken stones etc. Also, if you have an unauthorised cross over, anyone can park in front of your drive and block you in. You won't be able to do much about it. After all, they'll be parked legally: it's you who is breaking the law! |
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By *arry247Couple
over a year ago
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There is much confusion about driving over or even parking on pavements.
Basically outside London unless there is a sign to prohibit it it is legal to park on or drive over a pavement.
However if you cause an obstruction, the owner of any vehicle parked within the boundary of the highway can be fined. That includes any vehicle parked "legally" at the side of the road as there is no legal right to park a vehicle on a public road |
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"Just been informed it costs £600 to pay for a dropped kerb via the council.
My neighbours are twats!
And no they do not own the property. They privately rent it.
A few years ago our whole street was asked by the council, who were redoing the pavements, if anyone wanted a dropped kerb. It cost us about £30. I think your being conned.
Maybe it was just the workmen earning a few extra quid?? Most councils charge an arm and a leg to do it and on some roads will deem that there is insufficient roadside parking already and won't drop any more kerbs.
With regard to parking across the drive, if there is a car in there you can have your vehicle removed. I wouldn't park there in order to keep the peace, there are more things in the world to worry about."
It was official, they wrote to tell us when the work would start and if we we required a dropped kerb, if so, contact the council regarding payment. Bit their hand off! |
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"You can prevent access in, but not allow to prevent access out, they can get car removed it blocking their exit from their land "
you cant prevent access in or out if the drive has a lowered kerb, it is illegal to do so. |
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"You can park across a dropped kerb in front of a drive unless it has a white line in front of it
no you cant, you cannot block access in or out of a driveway."
You cannot block the egress of a vehicle joining the main road but it doesn't work the other way round |
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"No dropped kerb then it's not legally a drive see below!!
Anyone wanting a front drive will need authorisation from the council. There is nothing to stop you removing the garden wall but, unless you have permission you won't be allowed to use the space to park your car.
If you don't have authorisation, in effect you are driving over the council's pavement without permission. If anyone complains, the council is likely to send someone to inspect your property and you can be fined. You may also be forced to pay for any damage that your car has done to the pavement - replacing broken stones etc. Also, if you have an unauthorised cross over, anyone can park in front of your drive and block you in. You won't be able to do much about it. After all, they'll be parked legally: it's you who is breaking the law!"
this is what i thought to be true also ( mrs ) |
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"No dropped kerb then it's not legally a drive see below!!
Anyone wanting a front drive will need authorisation from the council. There is nothing to stop you removing the garden wall but, unless you have permission you won't be allowed to use the space to park your car.
If you don't have authorisation, in effect you are driving over the council's pavement without permission. If anyone complains, the council is likely to send someone to inspect your property and you can be fined. You may also be forced to pay for any damage that your car has done to the pavement - replacing broken stones etc. Also, if you have an unauthorised cross over, anyone can park in front of your drive and block you in. You won't be able to do much about it. After all, they'll be parked legally: it's you who is breaking the law! this is what i thought to be true also ( mrs ) "
Funny how people come out after and have that attitude "I knew that" "just as I thought" "I could have told you that" **yawns |
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"You can park across a dropped kerb in front of a drive unless it has a white line in front of it
no you cant, you cannot block access in or out of a driveway.
You cannot block the egress of a vehicle joining the main road but it doesn't work the other way round"
you cannot block a person entering there property if they have the correct entry in place, ie, a lowered kerb and driveway, if the kerb is not lowered, then you are able to park there legally. |
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"No dropped kerb then it's not legally a drive see below!!
Anyone wanting a front drive will need authorisation from the council. There is nothing to stop you removing the garden wall but, unless you have permission you won't be allowed to use the space to park your car.
If you don't have authorisation, in effect you are driving over the council's pavement without permission. If anyone complains, the council is likely to send someone to inspect your property and you can be fined. You may also be forced to pay for any damage that your car has done to the pavement - replacing broken stones etc. Also, if you have an unauthorised cross over, anyone can park in front of your drive and block you in. You won't be able to do much about it. After all, they'll be parked legally: it's you who is breaking the law! this is what i thought to be true also ( mrs )
Funny how people come out after and have that attitude "I knew that" "just as I thought" "I could have told you that" **yawns"
funny how people choose ta make shitty comments without actually reading the whole thread and realizing I had posted further up and was agreeing with someone , that what they said , was how I see it too! Hush now!! |
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"You can park across a dropped kerb in front of a drive unless it has a white line in front of it
no you cant, you cannot block access in or out of a driveway.
You cannot block the egress of a vehicle joining the main road but it doesn't work the other way round
you cannot block a person entering there property if they have the correct entry in place, ie, a lowered kerb and driveway, if the kerb is not lowered, then you are able to park there legally."
Oddly enough I was told people cannot block my driveway and block me in but they can block my driveway stopping me getting on it and whilst I can ring the police to get the driver to move their car, they don't have to to let me on it only off it, not that they give a shit as I get idiots blocking it all the time. And yes I know that without a dropped kerb, its not illegal to block a 'driveway' |
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" you cannot block access in or out of a driveway."
I was just about to argue with this but decided to Google it.
According to Herts police website, there has been a change in the law and it is illegal to block a dropped kirb that is used for vehicle use or pedestrian use... Ie a driveway or a crossing point for a footpath....
This is enforced by the local council.... |
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"You can park across a dropped kerb in front of a drive unless it has a white line in front of it
no you cant, you cannot block access in or out of a driveway.
You cannot block the egress of a vehicle joining the main road but it doesn't work the other way round
you cannot block a person entering there property if they have the correct entry in place, ie, a lowered kerb and driveway, if the kerb is not lowered, then you are able to park there legally.
Oddly enough I was told people cannot block my driveway and block me in but they can block my driveway stopping me getting on it and whilst I can ring the police to get the driver to move their car, they don't have to to let me on it only off it, not that they give a shit as I get idiots blocking it all the time. And yes I know that without a dropped kerb, its not illegal to block a 'driveway'"
We both work in law, and the poster after you has it correct, many moons ago you could park where you wanted, now however, you cannot block access in or out of someones drive if the kerb is lowered. |
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So right back to the op's question, if they have no dropped kerbs (which can only be done by the council or it's approved contractors), then they have no legitimate drive and you can park there whether their vehicle is there or not.
If they're being a pain, then film them driving over the pavement onto their frontage, and send it to the police/council. |
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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago
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Had this with a neighbour years ago who regularly park with just enough of his car over the gap to stop me getting out but not blocking me in if that makes sence .bought an old skip filled with soul parked where he was to leave me room sorted |
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"Had this with a neighbour years ago who regularly park with just enough of his car over the gap to stop me getting out but not blocking me in if that makes sence .bought an old skip filled with soul parked where he was to leave me room sorted "
I suggest you check the byelaws where you are. In my area, in order to put a skip on the public highway, you need to be a licensed skip operator, there is a £15 per week fee, you need to put up safety markings and lights on it at night. There is a £1,000 fine for non compliance.
I think pretty much everywhere, you need a licence and there is a fee, though the finer detail may be different where you live. |
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By *eavenNhellCouple
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"Had this with a neighbour years ago who regularly park with just enough of his car over the gap to stop me getting out but not blocking me in if that makes sence .bought an old skip filled with soul parked where he was to leave me room sorted
I suggest you check the byelaws where you are. In my area, in order to put a skip on the public highway, you need to be a licensed skip operator, there is a £15 per week fee, you need to put up safety markings and lights on it at night. There is a £1,000 fine for non compliance.
I think pretty much everywhere, you need a licence and there is a fee, though the finer detail may be different where you live."
wasnt a problem left it there for two weeks and he got the message and parked outside his own house |
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