Is it illegal to block a driveway without a dropped kerb?

If you do not have a dropped kerb in front of your driveway, it's important to have one installed. It's illegal to access a driveway if the kerb is not dropped as it counts as a footpath. Furthermore, it means that vehicles will have a legal right to park in front of your driveway with no consequences.

Is it illegal to have a driveway without a dropped kerb?

It is illegal to drive over a pavement without a dropped kerb. Only the council can build dropped kerbs. We build them at the request of residents or businesses, if certain criteria are met. Vehicles must not park in a way that blocks the flat section of a dropped kerb: see Dropped Kerb Enforcement.

Is it an Offence to block a driveway?

The key legal facts about blocked driveways

If a vehicle is parked on your driveway without your permission, they would be trespassing. As trespass is a civil and not criminal offence the police will not always get involved. They can send an officer to try and determine the owner of the vehicle and ask them to move.

Can I block in my own driveway?

Can I block my own driveway? No, you cannot legally block your own driveway, but if you can prove that you just blocked your own driveway, the police are unlikely to penalize you unless there is an emergency and your obstructing car is preventing an emergency vehicle from entering the area.

Can I get a car towed for blocking my driveway UK?

Understanding the UK Laws Regarding Blocked Driveways

If someone parks their car in a way that obstructs your access to or from your property, they can be held liable for causing an obstruction. This means that you have the right to take action and have the vehicle towed away at the owner's expense.

Drop kerbs, the forgotten element of driveways

What to do if someone keeps blocking your driveway?

Someone blocking your driveway

If you can find the owner of the vehicle, we'd first recommend asking them politely to move it. If you can't find them, try leaving a note on their windscreen. After all, they may not realise they have caused a problem. If this doesn't work, please contact your local council .

What is the law on blocking a driveway UK?

It isn't actually illegal for a motorist to park in front of a private driveway, according to safemotoring.co.uk. Ms Dixon said that the Highway Code can only help if the vehicle is causing an obstruction to the road but not in relation to private land.

Can you call the police if someone blocked your car?

If a person has blocked your driveway and is preventing you from getting your own vehicle out, we may be able to help.” In this situation it a person can report an incident of anti-social behaviour to their local police force.

Can I get a ticket for parking too close to a driveway?

So is it illegal to block someone's driveway? Absolutely. Law enforcement officers can issue a parking ticket and/or have the car towed and impounded at the owner's expense. Even parking too close to a driveway is enough to get a ticket (but not a tow).

What to do if someone blocks you?

Can someone legally park in front of my driveway?

If a vehicle is parked on your driveway without your permission, they are trespassing.

Can I block someone in if they park on my drive?

As long as you don't cause an obstruction to the road or damage the offending car, there's no reason you can't get a little bit of revenge (if not justice) by positioning your own car or other property to block them in – because there's no way you can be done for trespassing on your own property.

How do I stop people from parking across my drive?

How much does it cost to drop a kerb UK?

To give you an idea, a typical quotation for a standard dropped kerb (two taper kerbs and three flat kerbs) will be in the region of £1,300 to £1,800. Please note this is based on average footpath widths (1.8m – 2.0m). If the footpath outside your home is wider than 2.0m the cost is likely to be higher.

What is the law regarding dropped kerbs?

You must not park in front of a dropped kerb on the road or where the road has been raised to the same level as the pavement, regardless if yellow lines are present or in force. There are two types of dropped kerbs: those for pedestrians. those for vehicles to access off-street areas.

Can you drop a kerb yourself?

A dropped kerb allows you to drive into your driveway from the road, by lowering the kerb at the edge of a road. This is sometimes referred to as a vehicle crossover. The council can only drop kerbs. You must not carry out the work yourself.

What is classed as obstructing a driveway?

Blocking a driveway

Not only can it be highly irritating, but if someone is blocking your driveway by parking in front of a blocked kerb, this is also an offence. Parking over dropped kerbs is illegal and your local council has the power to give penalty charge notices (PCNs) to any vehicle owner who breaches this rule.

What is the law on parking over a driveway?

While there is no criminal law against the indecent act of someone parking on your driveway without your consent, your driveway is part of your property so by driving onto it the person is committing an act of trespassing.

Can I park in front of my Neighbours driveway?

Meaning, provided your street does not have resident parking permits, it is not technically illegal to park in front of a driveway. If your efforts to get the person to move have been ignored, you could still pursue legal action.

How do you deal with inconsiderate Neighbours parking?

In a friendly and polite manner, tell them about the act and that you'd like to get your vehicle out. If they refuse, call the police on 101 - not 999 (it's more than likely NOT an emergency and if it is, the vehicle owner will probably cooperate with you anyhow).

What is nuisance parking?

Nuisance parking is considered the act of parking on private land or property without having consent to do so. Examples of nuisance parking include parking on a private driveway or parking space, or parking over a private access causing an obstruction.

How long can a car be parked without moving?

There is no time limit on how long a car can park on the road as long as they are taxed, insured and not breaching any parking regulations. There is however one exception. If the vehicle is thought to have been abandoned, it can be reported to the police who will potentially remove it.

Is it illegal to park opposite a dropped kerb?

Can you park opposite a dropped kerb? There's no legal requirement to avoid parking opposite a dropped kerb, so long as you aren't breaking any other parking restrictions. But you should always consider how wide the road is, and whether people can get their vehicles in and out of their driveways easily.

Do I need permission to block pave my drive?

You will not need planning permission if a new driveway uses permeable (or porous) surfacing which allows water to drain through, such as gravel, permeable concrete block paving or porous asphalt, or if the rainwater is directed to a lawn or border to drain naturally.

What is a dropped kerb UK?

A dropped kerb (also known as a vehicle access, pavement crossover or driveway access) allows vehicles to enter a driveway or parking area from the road without damaging the highway. This is by the lowering of kerbs and/or the strengthening of pavements and/or verges.