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Can You Stop People Parking Outside Your House? Here Are the UK Rules
The Highway Code clarifies that anyone may park on public roads outside homes except where restrictions apply, with driveway blockages reportable to police, officials say.
- Recent guidance clarifies you cannot reserve a parking space on a public road outside your home, as confirmed by the Highway Code and official guidance.
- Many homeowners assume exclusivity of the space outside their homes, so readers are advised to read the law before confronting drivers to understand their rights.
- The Highway Code states motorists must not park in front of property entrances or on bends, with exemptions for blocking driveways, dropped kerbs, or double yellow lines.
- The Metropolitan Police recommends speaking politely to the driver first, and if unsuccessful, contacting your local council or police non-emergency lines for help.
- Available now on the Highway Code website, the clarification affects everyday expectations for homeowners and motorists by confirming on-street spaces cannot be privately reserved.
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