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Someone has parked over my H bar and blocked my car in ...

475 replies

WatfordGap · 23/07/2021 15:22

Earlier this year, I had an H bar painted across my dropped kerb because people kept parking over the edge of the dropped bit, meaning I couldn't get in or out of my drive (the drive is narrow and at an angle on a very narrow street with cars parked opposite).

So far, it's pretty much done the trick. But today I went out for an hour and came back and someone has parked a good foot or so over the end of it, meaning that I can't get my car off the driveway. Unfortunately for them, I was not using the vehicle which was (and still is) parked on the drive, but another one. :)

So I've parked across the rest of my H bar. There's now enough room between my front bumper and their rear one to get a matchbox in. There's about a foot between them and the car parked in front of them.

Today is my last day at work for 2 weeks. Do you think I should have an early glass of wine to celebrate? Grin

OP posts:
gardeninggirl68 · 23/07/2021 16:17

Why you all encouraging op to have 🍷???

She won't be able to move her car to let the car out if they come knocking..... not if she's consumed alcohol!!!

Oh.... dear....

MrsArchchancellorRidcully · 23/07/2021 16:18

What's an H bar (excuse ignorance)

starfish4 · 23/07/2021 16:18

Anyone think they live near the OP? If so, please get ready to move your car immediately if neighbour drives off!

Sparklingbrook · 23/07/2021 16:18

@MrsArchchancellorRidcully

What's an H bar (excuse ignorance)
I’ve posted a picture up thread ^^
KingdomScrolls · 23/07/2021 16:18

Why can't i see the diagram!

theshadeofgreen · 23/07/2021 16:19

Op you and your parking thread, complete with excellent diagram, may I add, have made my Friday. GrinGrin

Sparklingbrook · 23/07/2021 16:19

@KingdomScrolls

Why can't i see the diagram!
I can’t either. Which is a bit ironic as I said it wasn’t necessary. 😂
Nanasueathome · 23/07/2021 16:19

@KingdomScrolls

Why can't i see the diagram!
I can’t see the diagram either Really feel that a photo would be sooooo much better on this occasion
WatfordGap · 23/07/2021 16:20

@peridito

Obviously in the minority here .Just ignore it .Better yet can you move your car a little so that it's easier for them to drive away .

You say that the marking has mainly done the trick so why go out of your way to make someone else's life difficult ?

I presume you've made a one off payment to have the kerb dropped and the marking carried out .I return part of the public highway becomes an area that you want to keep free just for you 100% of the time .Not a bad deal .

Be the bigger person and forget this minor infringement .

I don't want to be the bigger person. I literally cannot get my car off the drive because this person has blocked it in.

I want this person to think better of parking half across my drive next time and park somewhere else.

Also, if I didn't have a dropped kerb, I'd be taking up 2 spaces on the street. As it is, I'm only occupying one, leaving more room for everyone else Smile

OP posts:
Ninkanink · 23/07/2021 16:20

[quote Sparklingbrook]@MotionActivatedDog I can see that if it was a hugely complicated scenario then it would be very useful.
For this one I think we’re ok. Grin[/quote]
👋 at @Sparklingbrook Hope the 🍷 is going down nicely! I’m afraid in this particular instance YABVU though - a diagram is always required on a parking/dispute thread...That’s one rule I’m definitely very aware of!

WatfordGap · 23/07/2021 16:21

Oh is it because I've posted it from my iPad? Hang on.

OP posts:
Howshouldibehave · 23/07/2021 16:22

Oooh, photo please!

Sparklingbrook · 23/07/2021 16:22

I don’t think it’s wise to post photos. Or be letting tyres down. However tempting.

WatfordGap · 23/07/2021 16:23

I am not going to be posting photos or letting tyres down.

OP posts:
Dementedswan · 23/07/2021 16:23

I cant see a diagram either.

IsItTooEarlyForAGin · 23/07/2021 16:24

Oohhh love a parking thread. Good diagram too OP
The only other rule is you MUST update regularly, nothing worse then a parking thread that has no conclusion.
Open the wine, deny all knowledge of the car and have fun 👍

Greenrubber · 23/07/2021 16:24

People can be so inconsiderate

WatfordGap · 23/07/2021 16:25

I've posted this from my laptop now so hopefully people can see it?

I do know parking thread rules.

Someone has parked over my H bar and blocked my car in ...
OP posts:
Ninkanink · 23/07/2021 16:26

I’m very sad that I can’t see the diagram. Will have 🍺 to compensate.

Sparklingbrook · 23/07/2021 16:26

@WatfordGap

I've posted this from my laptop now so hopefully people can see it?

I do know parking thread rules.

No. Still can’t see it I’m on my iPhone if that’s relevant.
Ninkanink · 23/07/2021 16:26

Oh oh oh, I CAN SEE IT NOW!!

I’ll have 🍺 to celebrate.

Nanasueathome · 23/07/2021 16:27

👍

godmum56 · 23/07/2021 16:27

@WatfordGap

I've posted this from my laptop now so hopefully people can see it?

I do know parking thread rules.

diagram WITH colour key......high class stuff
Ninkanink · 23/07/2021 16:27

Oh the dinky little cars.😍😍 I’m so easily pleased.

Dementedswan · 23/07/2021 16:27

Ah good diagram! I wouldn't be able to get out of that Grin