Any Police in here?

[andysat]

Yeah handbrake ok ( touch wood) but i see what you are saying about insurance.

 

[Disca]

Would another solution be turn engine off but leave in reverse while closing the door? If handbrake failed the gearbox would stop the car moving

 

[bluestreak56]

What are the parking restrictions like on the road, is there space to park in front of your house and leave it while you close the garage?

 

[andysat]

Would another solution be turn engine off but leave in reverse while closing the door? If handbrake failed the gearbox would stop the car moving

Yeah thats a way mate but just putting more wear on engine/starter if starting up twice on cold mornings?

 

[andysat]

Yes i could do that bluestreak56 its a quiet street

 

[Disca]

Would another solution be turn engine off but leave in reverse while closing the door? If handbrake failed the gearbox would stop the car moving

Yeah thats a way mate but just putting more wear on engine/starter if starting up twice on cold mornings?

I would just start it, let the initial cold start cycle finish (until revs drop) and then no real issue in starting it twice. I also have to do that as reverse car out of garage then have to take keys out of ignition to lock the garage door again.

 

[85genius]

It depends exactly where you live as to weather it is actually an offence to park on the pavement.

In London you "MUST NOT" park on the pavement but outside of London then the law says you "Should not" and it will come down to your local authority weather it or not it is acceptable IIRC they have to display signs to say it is prohibited to be able to enforce it anyway outside of London. I would say that unless your area has a specific rule than you would be absolutely fine if it is just for a few moments while you open your garage door.

This is a law that parliament are reviewing so it may be the case before long that it is prohibited to do so anywhere though so keep up to date with it

 

[Taz]

Why as nobody owned uo to being a policeman or lady lol

Just for the record I think they do a great job

 

[Swiftly]

It's illegal to block access to the highway but not to your drive, so if someone blocks the entrance/access to your driveway, thereby preventing you from driving out of it, they are committing an offence. However, the same does not apply if you are prevented from driving into your drive. Under those circumstances, there isn't a lot you can do and a lot depends on the local authority that you live in. However, parking across certain dropped kerbs is also contrary to Rule 243 of the Highway Code which states:

Do not park or stop:
- where the kerb has been lowered to help wheelchair users and powered mobility vehicles
- in front of an entrance to a property

 

[stuartC]

...
Do not park or stop:
- where the kerb has been lowered to help wheelchair users and powered mobility vehicles
- in front of an entrance to a property

True, the point being "Do not" is advisory & can be ignored by the less courteous amongst us. If it says "Must not" then it's illegal.

 

[Angie4m]

...
Do not park or stop:
- where the kerb has been lowered to help wheelchair users and powered mobility vehicles
- in front of an entrance to a property

And being a citizen of our fair city you see that one is given great consideration........not!

 

[Swiftly]

...
Do not park or stop:
- where the kerb has been lowered to help wheelchair users and powered mobility vehicles
- in front of an entrance to a property

And being a citizen of our fair city you see that one is given great consideration........not!

Totally with you on that one Angie.