To ask people to move their cars if its on the pavement and you cannot get past?

[ShonC]

Hi all,

I am not sure why this bothers me so much but I guess it's the sheer ignorance of some people or perhaps they really don't care.

My dad is reliant on a wheelchair or mobility scooter. He is allowed to use his scooter on the pavement as it's below 12MPH. There has been times where he has been out and he has had to ride in the road because he cannot use the pavement as cars are parked there and I couldn't even get through. I worry for him as people drive very dangerously and often use mobile phones so I don't like him going in the road and neither does he, nor should he have to.

My partner says that I am going to get smacked by someone one day as there have been times where I've knocked on people's doors asking if that is their vehicle blocking the pavement and explain my reasoning, they are usually very understanding/ embarrassed and move it immediately. I think sometimes people just don't think.

AIBU? There are some disabled people who wouldn't have the confidence to ask that someone moves their vehicle for them.. I feel like I do this to help. I am never rude or confrontational either, hence why I think people are reciprocative.

I just think it's unfair that people park like this when it's so difficult for disabled people using wheelchairs or scooters to find a dropped kerb and takes longer for their journey. Similarly unfair for those with young children or prams..

I know that roads and pavements aren't built for purpose but I think people need to be more accommodating for the needs of others. I also don't spend my days knocking on doors in case anyone thinks I do, just if there are serial offenders or I cannot get past myself.

Here is a recent image of someone who I asked to move and they did, but he does this all the time

[Aroundtheworldin80moves]

A couple of years back the buses near my parents had to be diverted as someone had parked fully on the road instead of partly on the verge (not pavement!)

The issue is that people expect to be able to park near their homes. Roads weren't designed for this 100 years ago.

[DinosaurDiana]

They probably get the insurance cheaper because they say it’s parked on the drive.

[woodhill]

Surely he is parked illegally. Call the police OP

[ShonC]

@woodhill I think it's best to ask first and if it continues call the police then. I work for police so know how stretched their resources are x

[JustAnotherUserinParadise]

@user1471462428

Do they not get tipped over? I live in a fairly rough area and if you park with two wheels on the pavement you get tipped. Slightly rough justice but makes my day when I see it.

I've never even heard of this!? Is it normal?

[ShonC]

@PatriachyChickenChampion2020 ahh yes bin day can be a nightmare! Bin men are in such a rush to get their rounds done sadly

[GoldenOmber]

@Herbie0987

My partner (after some time in the pub), came across a vehicle parked on the footpath and walked over it.

I asked someone to move the other day because he was actually sat in his car, parked right across the pavement nose to tail with a car in a drive. Had to knock on the window to get him to notice me and even then it was huff, huff, “I’m only going to BE ten minutes.” Okay then I’ll just stand here in the rain with the buggy until your schedule allows, shall I?

[ShonC]

@DoodleDJ I guess people don't care about their cars.. seems weird! I've actually been running before and hit the wing mirror of a car but not damaged it cos it was parked so awkwardly

[Els1e]

YANBU. This is one of my pet hates. So selfish and inconsiderate. Wish it would become illegal here.

[ShonC]

@GoldenOmber did he move? What an ass!!

[woodhill]

Yes I see but not really understanding why the person thinks this is acceptable parking in the first place.

[ShonC]

@Aroundtheworldin80moves a lot of entitlement in people's minds x

[GoldenOmber]

[quote ShonC]@GoldenOmber did he move? What an ass!![/quote]
Eventually, while shouting at me out of the window.

[ShonC]

@GoldenOmber sorry you experienced that. That's horrible. He sounds like a selfish person x

[BIoodyStupidJohnson]

If you're in London OP, then yes that van is parked illegally. I don't think it'd be a police matter -- better off reporting to the council, I would have thought. They'd issue the PCN anyway.

If you're outside of London, at the moment there's no law against it so all you can do is ask (which is what you're doing).

[insancerre]

This really annoys me and DH says I’m going to get slapped one day as I don’t hold back telling people what I think of their parking
I also take photos and post in local Facebook groups
My neighbours park on the pavement and run the lead for their electric car across the pavement meaning nobody can use the pavement - the twats

[ShonC]

@BIoodyStupidJohnson not in London unfortunately and don't think Police time is best spent on this but if it does continue I'll contact the council definitely - thank you!

[ShonC]

@insancerre fair play to you - just be careful if people find out who you are they can be revolting. Selfishness at its finest!

[insancerre]

I took this one recently on my way to work
What a selfish idiot

[Samcro]

makes you wonder what goes through their heads.....

[ShonC]

@insancerre the road is wide enough to park the vehicle appropriately! Selfish

[linerforlife]

This drives me nuts on my street especially one woman who has shrubs which she has allowed to grow over half the pavement too, and then parks her car just past them so between the plants and the car there's a good 20ft of pavement no one can use!! I can't get past with the push chair and it's a busy road and I have to walk out into it!! Pisses me off!!!

[user1471462428]

@JustAnotherUserinParadise I don’t know whether it’s normal but happens quite a lot round here. They also run over car parked close together.

[PattyPan]

Yanbu
I also hate people who park partly on the pavement, partly in the cycle lane blocking it off. There’s a stretch of road here that people are constantly doing that on, despite the double yellow lines. Makes me tempted to park my bike in the middle of the road and see how they like it!

[LagganBubble]

I don't think it's legal for electric charging cables to cross pavements. This is one of my bugbears as well - that along with idling engines when people (twats) are waiting for someone.