People parking on edge of dropped kerbs

don't be silly

Wow. That is incredible. These people have no shame at all. They obviously don't think pedestrians, of any ability, matter. How utterly selfish and embarrassing for them.

When people park like that it's so difficult to squeeze past them I often inadvertently scratch their cars with the big buckle on my shoulder bag. Such a shame 😈

I think you're in a bit of a glass house there to be honest because you shouldn't really be reversing out 😂

I have come to the conclusion that people are dim when it comes to parking. Very, very dim. I put it partially down to the fact that, since the driving theory test was introduced nobody is obliged to read the Highway Code any more to pass their driving test. I reckon a public information campaign would work wonders.

YANBU. We have the same problem. It's a cul de sac and the road is narrow, not normal width. Neighbour's visitors park right to the edge of the dropped kerb which makes it difficult to reverse out. There is plenty of room to park a few feet down.

If you have formally complained, then report it to the local government ombudsman. At least make it difficult for the council to ignore you.

I would say probably a large percentage. And then even when caught for a motoring crime, the courts are far too soft.

It should not be a fine, it should be points on your licence, and if you reach the threshold, you are disqualified and at the very least have to re-take your theory test before resuming behind the wheel.

These are three images from our village which shows what happens when the police and council can't be arsed. And yes, the black range rover was parked and empty as was the red car behind it.

I agree. Enforcement is pretty much non existent outside the town centres where it's easy pickings for the traffic wardens. After all, they only regard it as a money making exercise. They're not remotely interested in going further out to the housing estates, villages, etc.

Illegal parking in our village is terrible. The parish council have been trying to get action from the police and council for a couple of years. Local councillors have also tried, and our newly elected local MP is taking on the case too. The council just refuse to show any interest. It's pavement obstruction, parking on junctions, parking over dropped kerbs, double yellows, etc. Because the council can't be bothered, it's become a free for all.

In theory the reasonable thing to do is speak to them. However has anyone ever spoken to a relative stranger about their behaviour and had someone say sorry and change? You are more likely to get some verbal abuse.
I do some volunteering and have to park on a residential street but always leave plenty of room for people to get out, because I am a reasonable person with a brain.

If they're not actually parking on your dropped kerb then I don't think they're doing anything wrong. They probably have no idea how it affects your situation - they don't turn on a narrow road every day or have any idea what your car's turning circle is like. You could just speak to them, explain, and ask them to leave a couple of feet. On the other hand, parking up to the edge could potentially leave room for another car to park, so they're being considerate in that way.

YANBU. So many selfish drivers around me. They park their cars on corners and junctions too cos there's no enforcement. They'd do anything if they get away with it.

They could park slightly further away, in the middle, but won’t because they would have to walk further to get to their destination so would rather inconvenience me instead.

Have they actually said this to you?