Lowered Kerb

[Dean09]

I have a lowered kerb to enable me to access my driveway. Approx the end 50cm of this goes over to my neighbours side, followed by a metre of kerb, and then his lowered kerb for his driveway entrance.
Sometimes, he parks part of his car on this 50cm bit of lowered kerb, and I struggle to turn left because of this as the road is too narrow to pass safely. Yes it can be done with some manoeuvring, but should I have to?
He's not directly blocking my driveway, as I can get out fine if I'm heading the other direction, and I cant find any sort of rules regarding this form of parking.
Is he allowed to park on that bit of lowered kerb?
Any help greatly appreciated, before I go chat to him.

[sigma]

I seem to recall a similar posted question. If I remember correctly the drive has to be kept clear to enable you to get out but not to get in.

[TWR]

Hi, the rule is supposed to be that the vehicle has not to block you getting out but says nothing from you blocking an empty driveway, A clown tried that with me that lives nearby I asked him in a nice sort of way, does he mind he still done it, as we have 2 cars + my daughter has 2 cars we blocked him in ( Nasty bsds aren't we ) that sorted the problem, but I think depending on the sort of person they are talk to them first, it stops a lot of bad feelings.

[magicmerlin]

Is there any particular reason why this should happen or is he just being inconsiderate (possibly without realising).

I would suggest that you have a quiet word with the chap when the car is parked and inform him that you have difficulty leaving your drive.

Some councils have regulations that ban the parking over dropped kerbs (and issue fines if you do park), check with your highways department.

[stewey]

I see a lot of questions on here regarding blocking someone's driveway. Where I live, Ontario, If you park in such a manner as to block a driveway you get ticketed and towed....simple.

[Dean09]

Cheers guys.
He only seems to do it when hes expecting visitors (which is almost every weekend), he lets them park in his driveway, and gives them ample space to get in and out, at my expense ofcourse.
I was just wondering if there was a rule of some sort stating despite the dropped kerb goes over to his side, its still mine and therefore he cannot park on it.
This guy has time on his hands, so I'm sure he'll go all the way to the council to find the correct answer as oppose to just dealing with it himself.
Anyway, thanks.

[magicmerlin]

Sory to appear pedantic but the dropped kerb is not yours its the council's.

In your original posting you state "Approx the end 50cm of this goes over to my neighbours side, followed by a metre of kerb, and then his lowered kerb for his driveway entrance"

If he allows visitors to park on his drive giving them plenty of access he must have a very small car to park between his drive and yours. I work it out to be about 1.5m if your figures are correct. Even allowing for transition from normal kerb to dropped kerb he still needs to have a very small car.

Why cant he park across his dropped kerb and move it when his guests leave? Or he could keep his car on his drive and let guests park on highway.