Warning over 'loophole' that means your neighbour CAN park on your drive

DRIVERS are being warned about a loophole that makes it LEGAL for a stranger to park on your drive. If a motorist parks on the road in front of your drive – therefore blocking your car in …

What can I do if someone else parks on my driveway?You can park your own car on the drive, blocking in the stranger's motor, as long as you don't block any part of the public road.

Alternatively, you could hire a private tow truck to have it moved, which will see you fork out at least £100. If the problem keeps occurring, installing a fence or parking bollard on your driveway to section it off could prevent other motorists from parking there. “Because the offence of trespass is a civil matter the police cannot get involved, and as the vehicle is on private land the council cannot help either.

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