Silentbob Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Incorrect. It is an ofence to block anyones private driveway. Confirmed by the station Sergeant at Police HQ. The highway code is a set of guidelines for motorists, and can be used against a driver as evidence, however, it is not the law. IN THE UK......... The law states that a road tax payer has the right to park on any public road provided they are not breaking the legal markings of the road (double yellow lines, withing 7m of a junction etc etc) No resident has any rights to park or stop others from parking outside their property, their rights end at their boundary. The ONLY thing that is illegal is to block a vehicle from entering a public road, so therefore IF the resident called the police and it could be proven that the parked car is obstructing their vehicle from getting onto the road, then a ticket could be issued lawfully (note that if the parked car's driver could not see a vehicle on your drive i.e in a garage, then he can plead this as well and get out of it) If that person is coming home from work and a car is parked across their drive, again, they 'could' complain to the police, who 'might' issue a ticket, but according to my research that ticket would be unlawful. Over here is a much greyer issue than the UK as each and every official in all parts of our government have a view on what the law means, hence a law unto themselves. This is also taking into account that the UK laws are mirrored over here (to a degree they are) and are not still playing catchup; if this is NOT the case, and our laws regarding this ARE different to the UK, then I will eat my humble pie. To the letter of the law though (at least in the UK), there is no legal protection against some cock parking across your empty driveway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesypeas Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 No need to eat any humble pie. We can't be right all the time (so Mrs. C/Peas tells me on a frequent basis. Many laws over the water do not apply equally here, criminal, road traffic etc etc etc. Simple as. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneak Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 There was a 4x4 on its roof Good. That's one less (rich man with a short cock's) penis extension on our roads. Just to further expose your jumping to conclusions, the driver was an elderly woman. There's a suprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wideload Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Don't suppose you happen to have the exact bit of law that says that have you jim, or a link or something? http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTrans...ycode/DG_069860 243 - cant imagine it being different on the island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 There was a 4x4 on its roof Good. That's one less (rich man with a short cock's) penis extension on our roads. Just to further expose your jumping to conclusions, the driver was an elderly woman. There's a suprise. no wonder she had a little cock? it's called a clitoris i believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Do we need to know about a 91yrs old clitoris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Do we need to know about a 91yrs old clitoris? if you're a 95 year old man?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 There was a 4x4 on its roof Good. That's one less (rich man with a short cock's) penis extension on our roads. Just to further expose your jumping to conclusions, the driver was an elderly woman. There's a suprise. again The older woman, who was trapped in the front passenger seat, was rescued after firefighters removed the side of the car. do keep up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbms Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Incorrect. It is an ofence to block anyones private driveway. Confirmed by the station Sergeant at Police HQ. The highway code is a set of guidelines for motorists, and can be used against a driver as evidence, however, it is not the law. IN THE UK......... The law states that a road tax payer has the right to park on any public road provided they are not breaking the legal markings of the road (double yellow lines, withing 7m of a junction etc etc) No resident has any rights to park or stop others from parking outside their property, their rights end at their boundary. The ONLY thing that is illegal is to block a vehicle from entering a public road, so therefore IF the resident called the police and it could be proven that the parked car is obstructing their vehicle from getting onto the road, then a ticket could be issued lawfully (note that if the parked car's driver could not see a vehicle on your drive i.e in a garage, then he can plead this as well and get out of it) If that person is coming home from work and a car is parked across their drive, again, they 'could' complain to the police, who 'might' issue a ticket, but according to my research that ticket would be unlawful. Over here is a much greyer issue than the UK as each and every official in all parts of our government have a view on what the law means, hence a law unto themselves. This is also taking into account that the UK laws are mirrored over here (to a degree they are) and are not still playing catchup; if this is NOT the case, and our laws regarding this ARE different to the UK, then I will eat my humble pie. To the letter of the law though (at least in the UK), there is no legal protection against some cock parking across your empty driveway. Incorrect, it is an offence to block the free access of a vehicle on or off the public highway onto or from a private or public driveway if the said access/driveway can be clearly seen to be for the use of movement of vehicles (A dropped kerb being one clear indication of this). Try the Highways Act 1986 and the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985 Also The Highway Code (para 217) covers this situation. “DO NOT park your vehicle…where it would inconvenience or obstruct other road users or pedestrians. For example do not stop [among other places] in front of an entrance to a property.” To add for the UK "If the car is causing an obstruction, whether it be parked across a dropped kerb or not, it then can be an offence under various pieces of legislation e.g. Section 137 Highways Act 1980 (wilful obstruction of the highway) or Regulation 103 Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 (causing or permitting a vehicle to stand on a road so as to cause an unnecessary obstruction)." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesypeas Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Don't suppose you happen to have the exact bit of law that says that have you jim, or a link or something? http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTrans...ycode/DG_069860 243 - cant imagine it being different on the island You had better imagine differently then - because it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsta Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Whats the deal with people that park half on the road half on the pavement outside their houses? We have a few do it here, cos they were stupid enough to buy a house with a driveway not big enough (I bought one with room for 2 and a garage). I had a feeling that was classed as obstructing the pavement for the blind or otherwise disabled. Gavin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesypeas Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 The pavement forms part of the highway, and if you block Mrs pushchair / pram / wheelchair from getting past - you commit an offence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsta Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Is that shown anywhere legally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesypeas Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Yes it is. Here's a little test for you. Wait until your car / bike insurance has run out, and park it on the pavement. When plod comes along and books you for no insurance, try telling him it's OK because it's not on the road - Oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeky boy Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 All I'm saying is that I'm glad to see one less 4x4 on our roads. And what is a 'logical logic'? Is it just 4x4s or do you harbour resentment against any vehicle more expensive than yours ? I think its mainly people with Toyota crew cabs and extravagant facial hair. I think he's worried that they are the Manx Taliban who are out to take over his village and wire it with lobster pots so he can't escape. The Toyota Hi Lux is pefectly suited for the mounting of a .50 cal in the back The finance sector will soon be gone and the dispossed will be looking for a leader with extravagant facial hair Long live the revolution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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