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Obstructive attitude
A neighbour has just witnessed the removal of his own car from the road in front of his own driveway. OK, so it is an offence to park across a residential driveway - but not everybody realises this. The point I wish to make is that on arrival of the lowloader, the occupants got out, put a large yellow and red warning notice on the windscreen and immediately proceeded to remove the car onto the lowloader. I assume that, judging by the car owner’s body language, this was the first he knew of the offence. As far as I am aware, no warning notice had previously been attached to the car. Surely there must have to be a period of warning before action is taken to finally remove the car? Surely, contractors can't just drive around looking for vehicles parked like this and then immediately remove them?
Asked on 6 February 2010 by D.W., London W5
Answered by
Honest John
If the car is blocking an entrance than it might be holding up whoever's car wants to make an exit. Since that person might be on their way to catch a plane, then it is crucial that the obstructing vehicle be removed asap with no warning. You're right, though, that drivers would not think they were ‘obstructing’ their own entrance.
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