Thoughtless Parking

[AR49]

Is it illegal to park a car in a front garden so that the rear end overhangs about 33% of the pavement? To whom should it be reported - police or council - as it is a hazard to pedestrians?

[sandyRoe]

I can't see either the police or council being interested. During term time the narrow street where I live is lined with cars, two wheels on the footpath and the others on the road. Young mothers with prams have to go onto the road to pass as do elderly people with walking frames. I'd guess obstructing the footpath is an offence but I can't see anyone willing to enforce the legislation.

[EDDIE51]

You can't block a footpath , is there still room to pass?

[AR49]

The street in question is a busy bus route not a side street. It is possible to pass the obstruction but it is still inconvenient for pedestrians with prams, mobility scooters etc and a hazard for blind people.

[Old_Geezer]

Parking with two wheels on the pavement I can understand. It's the authority's fault there's a problem with the road being too narrow. But sticking out of a "drive" isn't thoughtless, they know what they've done and don't give a damn.

[hc4361]

Is it parked on a proper drive with a proper dropped kerb?

[hc4361]

Also, are there any parking restrictions on that road where the car is parked?

[Henrietta]

Put a note citing your frustration and anger at his thoughtless parking on the window screen as the driver might be unaware that he/she has done anything wrong.

[dustypuss]

The Official Highway Code

You MUST NOT park partially or wholly on the pavement , and should not do so elsewhere unless signs permit it. Parking on the pavement can obstruct and seriously inconvenience pedestrians, people in wheelchairs or with visual impairments and people with prams or pushchairs.
Law GL(GP)A sect 15

[Mamyalynne]

If the vehicle is in fact making those with prams and mobility scooters have to walk in a busy bus lane,then I too would leave a politely worded note.

If it is as awkward to avoid as a badly sited litter bin then I would just get on with my day. I Have partial sight and have regular arguments with street furniture etc. but then get over it.