What do you do about nuisance parking?
If the pavement or verge does not have parking restriction in place, you will need to report in to your local police force by calling 101. If a vehicle is causing a nuisance in your local area by parking on yellow lines, you should contact your local district council who can issue a penalty charge notice.
How long can you block a road for loading?
Loading time is restricted to either 20 or 40 minutes depending upon the location. If more time is required contact the council for permission (a dispensation) in advance.
Is it illegal to smoke and drive?
Is it illegal to smoke and drive? Smoking while driving itself is not illegal, but just like eating and drinking, if it causes distraction behind the wheel you could face a charge of careless driving. If you’re travelling with passengers aged under 18 though, it is illegal to smoke in the car.
What is Highway Code Rule 91?
91. Driving when you are tired greatly increases your risk of collision. plan your journey to take sufficient breaks (a minimum break of at least 15 minutes after every two hours of driving is recommended) if you feel at all sleepy, stop in a safe place (do not stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway)
How do I complain about inconsiderate parking?
If you decide to take matters into your own hands, we recommend some of these strategies:
- Talking to your neighbor.
- Documenting the complaint.
- Writing a complaint letter to your neighbor.
- Getting a mediator.
- Contacting your city or county officials.
Is it illegal to break the Highway Code?
The government says that “many of the rules in the Code are legal requirements, and if you disobey these rules you are committing a criminal offence. “You may be fined, given penalty points on your licence or be disqualified from driving. “In the most serious cases you may be sent to prison.”
Can you stop on double yellow lines to load?
It’s OK to stop briefly on double yellow lines to do so, but you must be continuously loading or unloading the whole time you’re parked. You can pull over on double yellow lines to drop off or pick somebody up, as long as there are no stopping restrictions.
What happens if I drop a kerb without permission?
A dropped kerb is the sloped area where the vehicle crosses from the road to the front of the property. If you don’t get permission to build a dropped kerb when you need one you may face a fine of up to £1,000.
What do you do if someone parks in front of your driveway?
Yes, Police is the first and foremost authority to call when you see a vehicle blocking your driveway. For example, if someone parks in the entrance of your driveway (he or she didn’t park in your private property), which blocks your car in or out, you can call the police for help.
Can a passenger drink alcohol in a car?
But can a passenger drink alcohol in an automobile in the absence of laws banning open containers? The short answer is yes. As long as there are no local ordinances banning open containers in vehicles, passengers in states without such laws can in fact drink alcohol in a moving vehicle.