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Post by michael on Nov 20, 2012 20:49:13 GMT 1
A friend of mine lives in a road where the parking is tight but works if there is a bit of give and take. Most of the houses and flat do not have off-road parking. However there is one individual who has both a garage and off-road parking who has decided he needs more. Near his house he has imposed parking restrictions by painting (rather amateurly) his own set of lines.  These seem to apply (in his mind) to people other than himself, and family and friends. At the weekend I parked on them as there was nowhere else to park. When I came back there was a note on my car. She did not want me to make a fuss as he is a local character! However he did the same again yesterday and she now feels enough is enough. Who should she/we take this up with – the council or the police - and what is the offence? |
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Post by Joe on Nov 20, 2012 21:24:24 GMT 1
You could start by writing to the council highways dept and complaining about the vandalism of the road. I think that the placing of notes on cars that are legally parked could be called intimidation and you could make a complaint to the police.
You could always wrap the note round a brick and chuck it though his window but that might get you into trouble.
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Post by Tinnew on Nov 20, 2012 22:11:49 GMT 1
A lot of people think they own the road: you see them every day, motorists impatiently sitting on your bumper bar wanting to get in front of you (despite the fact that you're driving at or over the speed limit); some who want to run you off of the road for some reason; and others who run red lights and generally have little regard for the road rules.  This guy obviously think he owns the road outside of his house, but he is sadly mistaken. Wherever his property boundary ends is the limit of his jurisdiction. Roads and footpaths will be council property. A quick call to the council explaining what he has done should quickly rectify this situation. He has also probably committed an offence; there will be some council by-law that has been broken. On another note, I can feel the pain of anyone who has to run a car in the UK. I was born in the UK and was back there last year. I had a look around the area that I lived in in Nottingham - a good look around because it was forty years ago when I lived there as a lad. I know it's pretty much the same everywhere, but I could not help but be amazed at the number of cars I saw parked on the streets bumper to bumper and in tiny 'driveways'. Must be very frustrating when you can never find a place to park your car! |
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Post by Eddie on Nov 21, 2012 1:06:55 GMT 1
It must be illegal, or at least a breach of bye-laws to paint your own lines on the road so I would report this to the council. It would probably help to send a photo.
I don't think this is a matter for the Police unless the note left on your car contained threats or abuse.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2012 10:36:10 GMT 1
>>At the weekend I parked on them as there was nowhere else to park.
You can park wherever it's legal to do so, don't let this individual try and bully you. Personally If I lived there I would involve both the police and the council.
I once lived in Stanhope Road, Littlehampton (many years ago) where there was just about room for one car per house and nearly everyone kept to their own patch and any 'dispute' was resolved without resorting to notes or hand painted lines on the road.....just thought I'd mention that but then maybe we had better neighbours than friend has .
Tony
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Post by michael on Nov 21, 2012 19:27:10 GMT 1
Thanks for all your responses. The matter is currently with the council. The neighbours are fine - it is just this one individual who is also one of only a few with off-road parking. Will let you know what happens...
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Post by Mick on Nov 22, 2012 7:43:19 GMT 1
You could always wrap the note round a brick and chuck it though his window but that might get you into trouble. I like this option  |
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Post by michael on Nov 22, 2012 13:51:32 GMT 1
You could always wrap the note round a brick and chuck it though his window but that might get you into trouble. I like this option Like Carl Froch we have Plan A and Plan B. We will make this Plan C! 
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These seem to apply (in his mind) to people other than himself, and family and friends. At the weekend I parked on them as there was nowhere else to park. When I came back there was a note on my car. She did not want me to make a fuss as he is a local character! However he did the same again yesterday and she now feels enough is enough. Who should she/we take this up with – the council or the police - and what is the offence?
