Aibu whose in the wrong double parking

None of my neighbours know I’m disabled. None of my neighbours have ever seen my blue badge, unless of course they follow me about.

All my neighbours park on the pavement slightly so I was no different to the other cars! Still left room for a wheelchair or buggy.

Yes, it's fine around here. I cannot reverse onto driveway as the neighbours park in such a way that I just can't get onto it backwards! They are literally making it impossible for me to use my drive right now but as it has no dropped curb I can't say anything.

If it's a standard road, I'm finding it hard to imagine how someone parking across the road from your driveway would be blocking you from reversing onto it? I have a large vehicle (long wheelbase Rifter) and a steep driveway. I can still reverse on to it when neighbours park solidy along the pavement opposite. If it's a bit tight in one direction, it's usually fine if I turn around and approach from the other direction.

You're not allowed to drive across the pavement to access a property if there's no dropped kerb (Highways Act 1980). So stop moaning and find some legal way of parking your car.

You shouldn't be blocking your drive or parking on the pavement. YABU.

Did you miss the part where I said this was an adapted disabled car? I can drive safely I've just had it 24 hours and need time to get used to it.

If it's a standard road, I'm finding it hard to imagine how someone parking across the road from your driveway would be blocking you from reversing onto it? I have a large vehicle (long wheelbase Rifter) and a steep driveway. I can still reverse on to it when neighbours park solidy along the pavement opposite. If it's a bit tight in one direction, it's usually fine if I turn around and approach from the other direction.

Some roads are just narrow. My road, can’t turn left without crossing the centre line. Have to wait for a pause in both directions to pull out. And if someone parks opposite my drive it’s a matter an inching forward and backward to get out. Brick walls on both sides of my drive, so no room for manoeuvre. It’s a standard residential estate.

Think I shall apply for a disabled parking bay outside mine that should solve the issue. Will annoy the neighbours but needs must.

I do sort-of know what OP means because in my road, my driveway is directly opposite a neighbour's driveway, and if they park across their driveway I have to adjust my parking manoeuver to deal with the narrower width. I always reverse into my driveway and when the driveway across from me is clear it's easy to get to be at right-angles to the road and reverse in straight. When there's a car parked there I have to curve in from a 45 degree angle and it's a lot more nerve-wracking. I wouldn't dream of doing either manoeuver the way OP does because backing out of a driveway is dangerous even if the road around is clear, but it must be even more difficult when the road around is crowded. The tightest bits of getting on and off driveways are much much easier if you are reversing in and going forwards on the way out.

Do you have a disabled drivers permit

https://trading.ageuk.org.uk/useful-articles/car/how-to-apply-for-a-disabled-parking-bay/

What is a disabled drivers permit?

Just to add I was mainly parked on the pavement, they were parked fully on the road.

I do sort-of know what OP means because in my road, my driveway is directly opposite a neighbour's driveway, and if they park across their driveway I have to adjust my parking manoeuver to deal with the narrower width. I always reverse into my driveway and when the driveway across from me is clear it's easy to get to be at right-angles to the road and reverse in straight. When there's a car parked there I have to curve in from a 45 degree angle and it's a lot more nerve-wracking. I wouldn't dream of doing either manoeuver the way OP does because backing out of a driveway is dangerous even if the road around is clear, but it must be even more difficult when the road around is crowded. The tightest bits of getting on and off driveways are much much easier if you are reversing in and going forwards on the way out.

My diagram isn't going to be anywhere near as nice as yours, but I still don't think it's a big deal. I have to do a 3 point manoeuvre to get onto my drive, but it's not a hardship.

What if I have off-street parking?
If you have off-street parking, your application likely won’t be considered. The council will only seriously consider applicants who find it very difficult to get a space outside or near their home and don’t have a specific place to park.

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From the link above .
They may come round to review and say your LL can have the kerb dropped .
It might work in your favour as a Disabled Parking Bay can take 9 months !

Blue Badge

But you knew this already , yes ?