I was trying to say that more subtlely...

Well, some would say I'm as subtle as a bull in a China shop

I'm aware of these things. I live on a corner so I drive straight onto the kerb so the whole tyre takes it. When I park outside my house, people usually cross the road before they would pass my car as where I park is very near the end of the pathway on that side. I also rent a garage so its parked in there at night and when I know I'm not going to use it.

So with all that, I should be free of pram scratches and kerb scuffs.

I'm going to be accused of giving my typical forum welcome here but hey ho.

The point is that it is illegal to park on a footpath. The footpath is for people on foot or on wheelchairs to use.

I know the situation you're in, both of our cars are parked out on the street, but they're never parked up on the kerb even if others park their cars on the kerb. this is out of consideration for the many people who use the footpath.

306maxi said:

I'm going to be accused of giving my typical forum welcome here but hey ho.

The point is that it is illegal to park on a footpath. The footpath is for people on foot or on wheelchairs to use.

I know the situation you're in, both of our cars are parked out on the street, but they're never parked up on the kerb even if others park their cars on the kerb. this is out of consideration for the many people who use the footpath.

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Funnily enough generally speaking it is not apparently. This surprised me too when I discovered it.

I cycle to the station from home every morning along a cycle path which is a wide shared pavement basically. A local builder doing a big job on one of the houses along it used to let all his vans park on it, and it got to the point where the pavement which is probably 4 metres wide was only about 1.5m wide. Basically wide enough for any single cyclist or mother with a pram to use, but a lot more restricted than it should have been, and a pain with school kids loitering the other direction and getting in my spokes.

I called the local constabulary to ask them to do something about it (the site foreman having responded to my request that they park on a side street 20 feet away by suggesting I go away - well that was the gist). I was politely told by the policeman I spoke to that it is not illegal to park on a pavement as it is just a part of the highway, unless either there are restrictions in place (ie yellow lines etc) or the parking is causing an obstruction. In the circumstances of my situation, it was not enough to amount to an obstruction.

I have to say I did not go to the trouble to check this, but the plod did seem pretty sure of his ground.

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Funnily enough generally speaking it is not apparently. This surprised me too when I discovered it.

I cycle to the station from home every morning along a cycle path which is a wide shared pavement basically. A local builder doing a big job on one of the houses along it used to let all his vans park on it, and it got to the point where the pavement which is probably 4 metres wide was only about 1.5m wide. Basically wide enough for any single cyclist or mother with a pram to use, but a lot more restricted than it should have been, and a pain with school kids loitering the other direction and getting in my spokes.

I called the local constabulary to ask them to do something about it (the site foreman having responded to my request that they park on a side street 20 feet away by suggesting I go away - well that was the gist). I was politely told by the policeman I spoke to that it is not illegal to park on a pavement as it is just a part of the highway, unless either there are restrictions in place (ie yellow lines etc) or the parking is causing an obstruction. In the circumstances of my situation, it was not enough to amount to an obstruction.

I have to say I did not go to the trouble to check this, but the plod did seem pretty sure of his ground.

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You are right, I did actually have a look and that's true, BUT in this case there isn't enough space for a wheelchair to pass so if someone called the rozzers or the council the OP would be asked to move their car or given a fine.

Unless you are part of the "Occupy" movement. But don't get me started on them - I pass their (empty) tents on my way to work too!

RobinPJ said:

Funnily enough generally speaking it is not apparently. This surprised me too when I discovered it.

I cycle to the station from home every morning along a cycle path which is a wide shared pavement basically. A local builder doing a big job on one of the houses along it used to let all his vans park on it, and it got to the point where the pavement which is probably 4 metres wide was only about 1.5m wide. Basically wide enough for any single cyclist or mother with a pram to use, but a lot more restricted than it should have been, and a pain with school kids loitering the other direction and getting in my spokes.

I called the local constabulary to ask them to do something about it (the site foreman having responded to my request that they park on a side street 20 feet away by suggesting I go away - well that was the gist). I was politely told by the policeman I spoke to that it is not illegal to park on a pavement as it is just a part of the highway, unless either there are restrictions in place (ie yellow lines etc) or the parking is causing an obstruction. In the circumstances of my situation, it was not enough to amount to an obstruction.

I have to say I did not go to the trouble to check this, but the plod did seem pretty sure of his ground.

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It's funny how it can vary from country to country. Most builders want their vans beside the job because they're 'in & out' to them and they get broken into.
On a particular estate with a narrow road that I'm aware of where the 'bin men' come - all the nieghbours park their cars up on the footpath so they the bins can be collected.
The Gardai do give fines here if you are on the footpath but generally only if someone reports them.
http://www.askaboutmoney.com/showthread.php?t=76283
I reckon the builder gave a just reason to the plod for 'getting off'.
Some councils when they're working put up a sign 'Sorry for the inconvenience - please use the other footpath'.

And I am a firm believer in "live and let live" - I had no objection to the vans being parked when they were on the house's grass verge and just sticking out onto the pavement a metre os so - that still left plenty of space for pedestrians and cyclists to pass. It was only when they started double parking on the pavement that it got too much.

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And I am a firm believer in "live and let live" - I had no objection to the vans being parked when they were on the house's grass verge and just sticking out onto the pavement a metre os so - that still left plenty of space for pedestrians and cyclists to pass. It was only when they started double parking on the pavement that it got too much.

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Some builders (& I've done a lot of renovation work myself) can show no courtesy and I'm surprised he has upset the neighbours. If he eat 'a bit of humble pie' he could have done a bit more work than bringing himself to the attention of the police. A few works with the owner of the house might get you a bit more mileage. The 'plod' might get him on something else.

306maxi said:

The point is that it is illegal to park on a footpath. The footpath is for people on foot or on wheelchairs to use.

I know the situation you're in, both of our cars are parked out on the street, but they're never parked up on the kerb even if others park their cars on the kerb. this is out of consideration for the many people who use the footpath.

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If I don't park on the footpath I'll be blocking the road because it's barely big enough for 1 and a half cars. All of the people on my block do the same thing because how narrow the road is (the road leads to a dead end). I think blocking a road is more of a problem? You can't really comment on where I can and cannot park without knowing where I live and the parking situation can you? Yeah, maybe its illegal but I like to park outside my house. Probably you do to.

I observed my car earlier and women with a pram pass my car fine. Didn't scratch my car either.

This forum is fabulous! So glad I joined.

EJ192 said:

If I don't park on the footpath I'll be blocking the road because it's barely big enough for 1 and a half cars. All of the people on my block do the same thing because how narrow the road is (the road leads to a dead end). I think blocking a road is more of a problem? You can't really comment on where I can and cannot park without knowing where I live and the parking situation can you? Yeah, maybe its illegal but I like to park outside my house. Probably you do to.

I observed my car earlier and women with a pram pass my car fine. Didn't scratch my car either.

This forum is fabulous! So glad I joined.

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Came across this snippet of information that backs up PJ's 'discovery' in an article in an Irish paper...
The consultants looked at other jurisdictions, including England, where it is not an offence to park on footpaths.
On an 'estate' where I have to go on occassions - a lot of residents use 'common sense' in how they park and as mentioned on a previous post on 'bin day' they all park up on the kerb. An application was made to the local council to reduce the width of the footpath but new regulations came into play when the minimum width is now 2 metres.
On the attached picture you can see where the blue car has parked up on the kerb - there is still plenty of room for a pram or a wheelchair to get past.

On a separate note - I wish to extend the welcome that you have received on the forum and congratulations on the new motor. It's great to see a guy's name being used on the 500

If I don't park on the footpath I'll be blocking the road because it's barely big enough for 1 and a half cars. All of the people on my block do the same thing because how narrow the road is (the road leads to a dead end). I think blocking a road is more of a problem? You can't really comment on where I can and cannot park without knowing where I live and the parking situation can you? Yeah, maybe its illegal but I like to park outside my house. Probably you do to.

This forum is fabulous! So glad I joined.

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You are absolutely right. Seen Maxi do this many times and now feel the need to say something. EJ192, please ignore him, im afraid he appears to be a rather sad and bitter individual that clearly didn't get enough affection when he was a kid. Whatever it stems from please dont feel put off, most people on the forum are really nice!
Maxi, put in the nicest way possible. You can come across as rude. Put your flaps down otherwise you will be putting people off this forum and you'll be left here on your own.

EJ192, lovely car! I hope you get on well with it!

Prospero said:

You are absolutely right. Seen Maxi do this many times and now feel the need to say something. EJ192, please ignore him, im afraid he appears to be a rather sad and bitter individual that clearly didn't get enough affection when he was a kid. Whatever it stems from please dont feel put off, most people on the forum are really nice!
Maxi, put in the nicest way possible. You can come across as rude. Put your flaps down otherwise you will be putting people off this forum and you'll be left here on your own.

EJ192, lovely car! I hope you get on well with it!

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Yes, I've noticed some of his posts on other threads. I started this thread to show my new car like many others have, not for my parking to be judged and called illegal.

Thanks Prospero and loveshandbags. I'm already enjoying my 500

EJ192 said:

Yes, I've noticed some of his posts on other threads. I started this thread to show my new car like many others have, not for my parking to be judged and called illegal.

Thanks Prospero and loveshandbags. I'm already enjoying my 500

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I do apologise. I shouldn't have said illegal as it wasn't correct.

I thought I would post some better photos of my car. The photo I posted a while ago is poor. I've washed it today and took photos afterwards. If anybody is wanting to know, I washed it with a lambswool mitt using the 2 bucket method, applied GardX conserver and then sprayed Autoglym's rapid detailer to add more protection and also make it easier whilst drying it with 2 large microfibre towels. I polished it last time I washed it so I think I'll polish it again next time I clean it. Also when winter is over, I'll be claying it as I've noticed a fair amount of fallout on the paintwork.

Anyway. Over an hour later, these are the results :

(thats me putting the shades on with all that gleaming paintwork!)

Thanks!

Nice example enjoy

EJ - your thread got a little sidetracked.

I, for one, am delighted that you wished to share your joy with us, as did Chrisilda, with your lovely new cars.

Noel looks lovely, and I hope you stay with us.

Welcome!!