Parking on grass verges MEGATHREAD

[scousemouse]

Sometimes it cannot be avoided. The 60's council estates often have fairly narrow roads, as not so many people had cars then. Fast forward few decades, and almost all homes have one or two cars. I know it isn't ideal, but if cars didn't park on the grass verges and only on the road, the emergency vehicles would not be able to get through. It's a hard call. I am lucky I have a drive and garage. But I am often amazed that cars park on the 'wrong' side of the road, on a corner, and half on and off the pavement, all three from the same car!!!!

[tasha_78_1]

has anyone ever tried to get past a car parked over the pavement with a wheelchair?

[megalithic]

has anyone ever tried to get past a car parked over the pavement with a wheelchair?

 

Personally i always leave enough room. I park on the grass not the tarmac path, so this isn't a problem in my case.

[Kidorry]

I despair at the people who park on the verge when they have a driveway.

[El Cid]

Sometimes it cannot be avoided.

 

I guess it a matter of the least illegal option? Not following the highway code seems to be acceptable these days. Walking a little further is how I try to do it.

[scousemouse]

I agree with Kidory. Why park on the road when a driveway is available? The only time I ever leave my car on the road is if I am just running in and out of the house to collect something.

[lipschitz]

If parking is an issue then it's up to the local residents to lobby the council for a solution. Get in touch with a local MP or councillor and make the complaint. I don't see why in these situations the verges canot be made into paarking bays, it would cut down on future maintainence of verges. If the residents don't want that ask for raised kerbs to stop the verge being destroyed. Either way, the only way to get a solution is to contact the council. I hate to see verges churned up to a mudbath but I also hate cars blocking footpaths too. If you can't park properly then find somewhere you can even if that means walking. I know that is a tall order for some drivers, walking. I can drive but I can also walk, I sometimes think that some car drivers would like all high street shops to become drive thru so that they don't have to ever get out of the car.

[SportsTrophy]

There is a Sheffield company that make recycled plastic matrix's that can be laid in turfed areas and allows grass to grow through creating a dual purpose surface. I have to walk up muddied paths on Bawtry Road near to the Tinsley Junior School where residents with 4x4s have parked on the grass then spewed the sodden surface everywhere including paths, roads and windows.

[Cyclone]

Anyone who prioritises the aesthetics of a grass verge by always parking on the road over allowing emergency services road access to save people lives is retarded.

 

There is another option, go and park where there is actually room for it.

[alchresearch]

I despair at the people who park on the verge when they have a driveway.

 

I wonder if they tell their insurance companies that their cars are parked on the drive?