Is it illegal to park on a dropped kerb?
PARKING on a dropped kerb is illegal - and you don't even have to be blocking the whole ramp.
Sometimes an empty space in front of a is the only good spot left.
But you mustn't give into the temptation of parking there.
According to the Highway Code, dropped kerbs are just one of many road features drivers cannot leave their vehicles in front of.
Others include taxi bays, cycle lanes, red lines and emergency services access points.
Is it illegal to park in front of a dropped kerb?
It is illegal to park in front of BOTH types of dropped kerb.
That includes those in front of a driveway plus pedestrian kerbs for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Vehicles parked across dropped kerbs can be ticketed, even if they're not fully blocking it.
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But parking very close to a dropped kerb or directly opposite it isn't illegal, even if it restricts access.
Can I park in front of my own driveway?
The short answer is no, technically you should not.
It might sound silly, but that rule exists because emergency vehicles might need to access your house or nearby properties.
They might also need to use your driveway for an essential manoeuvre.
Still, it's highly unlikely you'll be slapped with a penalty charge - unless another member of your own house complains.
What should I do if someone parks over my dropped kerb?
Contact your local authority because they can quickly issue a fine.
Leaving a vehicle on a public road without permission or blocking a driveway is an offence.
However, if someone parks IN your driveway, there's not much you can do about it.
Homeowners stuck with a stranger's car on their driveway have been told neither police nor local authorities have the power to move it.
Police are likely to acknowledge an act of trespassing has taken place, but you'll need to wait for an eviction order from the courts before they can be compelled to leave.
A stern conversation is probably your best bet.
We've reported on a spate of parking tickets being handed out to Brit drivers - despite traffic dropping during the pandemic.
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Parking on yellow lines also has its own risk, with a £130 fine possible.
And here's why you should not ignore a parking ticket.
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