Parking Restrictions

[Oldmoondog]

From where is the 10 meters measured in the highway code parking restrictions No 243?
Is it from the Stop line or the end of the curve on the pavement curb stones?

[Buenchico]

If you check the Highway Code, you'll see that there's no 'Law' reference at the end of Section 243:
http://www.direct.gov...Highwaycode/DG_069860
That means that there's no statutory requirement to comply with the rules within that section. (i.e. Parliament has never produced legislation which defines exactly how close you can park to a junction). However failure to comply with the Highway Code can be used as evidence before a court when considering a criminal prosecution (which, in this case would be for "causing an obstruction"). The court would have to consider all of the circumstances (not just any specific distances) but, for guidance, I can tell you that I've seen traffic wardens using tape measures (in Clacton) to decide whether or not they could lawfully 'ticket' vehicles parked close to junctions. They were taking their measurements from the end of the curve, rather than from the intersection of the side road with the main highway.

Chris

[Oldmoondog]

Many thanks for your response. I had already checked the HC and I agree there is no "Law" covering this issue and therefore, the police I expect in their busy life are not interested unless they come across a situation that needs immediate attention. It is interesting you note the measurements the traffic warden was taking. That would have been my interpretation.
We have an ongoing issue with a resident who, after reading my letter in the local paper has now "measured out 10 m from the stop line" and placed a post in his lawn!!! and parked his huge 4x4 on the opposite side of the road in line with the post! How sad is that!! The problem is, the vehicles parked are causing traffic that is turning into the road, to pull over and drive on the opposite side to enter the road thereby heading towards any vehicle exiting. The parked vehicles block any view of any oncoming vehicles exiting the road, and result in the vehicle turning in, to virtually STOP on the main road thereby risking a shunt from other vehicles behind.
I intend to follow up my letter or even visit the culprit to try to see reason!
The ironical thing is that he went to great lengths to hassle a visitor to my house (300 yds down the road) who had parked with two wheels on the pavement. Whilst I do not condone this ghastly habit (which seems a common habit and serves no purpose whatsoever) he has a nerve!!
Thanks again for your response.