These streets may be named and serve a number of properties, however we are not obligated to manage or maintain them. This includes dealing with any parking issues that may arise. Some new housing estates have private streets and the responsibility of maintaining these areas lie with the housing developer. Wigan Council appreciate that people would like to park on the road outside their own homes, however nobody has the right to do so.
Local residents have no more legal right to park on the highway outside their homes than any other motorist whose vehicle is legally roadworthy. We cannot introduce parking bays reserved for individual properties or residents, neither can we insist that residents park in their driveways. Unfortunately, providing the vehicle is parked in a safe and legal manner, this is not an offence and the Council cannot take any action against this.
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Parking on public holidays Everything you need to know about parking on public holidays. Common signs. Parking zones There are many different zones that allow, or prevent, parking for particular types of vehicles. Most zones are quite clear on which type of vehicles can legally stop within the zone: Truck, Taxi and Bus Zones are for the exclusive use of the vehicle type indicated on the sign.
Disabled parking places Disabled parking places are for blue badge holders only. Bin collection days If you have a driveway please park your vehicle off the road on collection day. Never park in the turning head in a cul de sac. Drop your child off where they can safely walk a short distance to school. Some schools have designated pupil drop-off zones. Never leave your car in a drop-off zone.
Only park in disabled parking spaces if either you or your child has a blue badge. Never park on school zig-zags. It blocks visibility for children and school crossing guides, and for other motorists seeing the children crossing. Never park on footpaths.
It can force pedestrians onto the road. The Scottish Government is in the process of making it an offence to park on a footpath. Never park across "dropped kerb" crossing points at junctions.
If you do this often enough they'll probably get bored and give up. It does seem incredibly unfair that someone can do this when you have forked out for a home with somewhere safe to park your car off the road - and if you are blocked ONTO your drive, then you might find a kind police officer who will make enquiries for you, contact the owner and ask them to move their vehicle.
However the police are not bound to act as according to the Highway Code every driver has a right to park anywhere on a public highway except those places which are expressly forbidden. Disclaimer: The information in the article is for general purpose information only and should not be constituted as legal advice. This article has been produced by a third party and Jardine Motors does not take any responsibility for the completeness, accuracy, or reliability with respect to the website or the information provided.
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