{"id":315202,"date":"2025-10-31T21:47:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T18:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dana.nwar.uk\/sa\/what-to-do-if-someone-parks-on-your-drive-and-its-not-called-police\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T21:47:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T18:47:44","slug":"what-to-do-if-someone-parks-on-your-drive-and-its-not-called-police","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/what-to-do-if-someone-parks-on-your-drive-and-its-not-called-police\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do if someone parks on your drive \u2013 and it\u2019s not called police"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><img width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761936249_0_New-Homes.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761936249_0_New-Homes.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761936249_0_New-Homes-300x158.jpg 300w, http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761936249_0_New-Homes-1024x538.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761936249_0_New-Homes-768x403.jpg 768w, http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761936249_0_New-Homes-260x137.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"409\" data-id=\"115422\" src=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_New-Homes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-115422\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"366\" data-id=\"115423\" src=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1_Urban-street-and-houses.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-115423\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"456\" data-id=\"115424\" src=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_New-UK-Homes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-115424\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_4ccd0a\" data-testid=\"leadtext\" publication=\"mirror\">The law surrounding parking on private driveways can be a gray area and many homeowners may not know their rights<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"35278256\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_New-Homes.jpg\" alt=\"Newly built detached homes in Essex\" loading=\"eager\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"><\/path><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/circle><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Disputes on private property are not the police\u2019s problem<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: undefined via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">One might assume that a quick call to the police or local council would swiftly deal with an unwelcome car parked on your driveway, but it\u2019s not that simple. Rule 243 of the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/the-highway-code\/waiting-and-parking-238-to-252\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">Highway Code<\/a> lists various no-go zones for parking, such as near school entrances, bus stops, within ten meters of a junction and spots that block emergency services.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Yet, when it comes to private driveways, the issue is considered trespassing \u2013 a civil matter \u2013 leaving both police and council powerless to remove the vehicle from your property.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">In such a predicament, homeowners must resist the urge to move the car themselves to avoid potential charges of vandalism.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">The recommended course of action involves a calm chat with the vehicle owner, but if the nuisance persists, legal steps may be necessary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">To sidestep these problems, homeowners can use removable bollards, traffic cones, or expandable barriers to block access when they\u2019re out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Installing clear \u201cNo Parking\u201d or \u201cPrivate Driveway\u201d signs, gates, or surveillance cameras can also help keep those pesky unauthorized parkers at bay.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">However, some savvy homeowners are cashing in by renting out their driveways. A recent survey has shown that nearly one in four Brits are either already hiring out their driveway space or mulling over the idea to rake in some extra cash, particularly when they\u2019re located near hotspots like stadiums, arenas and bustling city centers where parking is at a premium during major events.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">The trend is catching on big time among football fans, with residents near stadiums making a tidy sum by offering up their driveways for supporters\u2019 cars on match days.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-35278257\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"35278257\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.68\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1_Urban-street-and-houses.jpg\" alt=\"Houses and road in Surrey UK, suburban streets at sunset\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"><\/path><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/circle><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">It can be tricky to solve<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: undefined via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"http:\/\/leaseloco.com\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">LeaseLoco.com\u2019s<\/a> CEO John Wilmot said: \u201cMany homeowners are shocked to find out that a stranger parking in their driveway is not actually a criminal offense, despite it being a clear violation of personal space.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">\u201cThis legal gray area can be frustrating, especially if you live in a busy area where it happens regularly, so it\u2019s important to take steps to prevent unwanted parking in the first place.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">\u201cWhile the most effective way to protect your property is installing a driveway gate, putting out simple deterrents like parking bollards or posts, cones and signs can also help prevent strangers from parking in your driveway.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">\u201cOn the flip side, if you live near venues or in busy areas, this situation can be turned into an opportunity, as you could allow other motorists to park in your driveway \u2013 on your own terms.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-35278255\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"35278255\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.35\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_New-UK-Homes.jpg\" alt=\"Newly built UK Homes with cars parked in driveways.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"><\/path><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/circle><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Your driveway is private property<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">\u201cRenting out your driveway when you\u2019re not using it is becoming increasingly popular and can be a great way to earn some extra income.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">\u201cIf you do find yourself in a situation where you come home and see a stranger parking on your property, remember to never take matters into your own hands, or it can land you in serious trouble. Start off with a calm conversation, and if the issues persist, you may need to take legal action.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/uk-news\/what-someone-parks-your-drive-35278258\">Source link <\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761936249_0_New-Homes.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p>The law surrounding parking on private driveways can be a gray area and many homeowners may not know their rights Disputes on private property are not the police\u2019s problem(Image: undefined via Getty Images) One might assume that a quick call to the police or local council would swiftly deal with an unwelcome car parked on [\u2026]<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[24400],"class_list":["post-315202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-1","tag-fuck-my-wife"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/315202","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=315202"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/315202\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=315202"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=315202"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=315202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}