Police confirm rule on what happens when a car blocks your driveway
A car blocking your driveway unlocks a frustration from deep within. Almost certainly, it will happen when you are already running late, have an important meeting, or it is hammering down with rain. While the first port of call is to try and locate the driver, police have confirmed your rights if they simply won't move. It turns out that police are usually the last resort. In most cases, you should file the complaint with your local council first.
TL;DR
- If a car blocks your driveway, try to find the owner or ask neighbors first.
- In most cases, report driveway blockages to your local council first, not the police.
- Many councils enforce parking violations, including blocking dropped kerbs, under Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE).
- If the council doesn't handle CPE, contact your local police force, who may have specific policies.
- Parking on someone's driveway without permission is trespassing and is a civil dispute.