Is it illegal for someone else to park on my private driveway?
The same person keeps parking day and night on my driveway and I can't get my car in.
Asked on 4 January 2023 by John JOSEPH Wilson
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It isn't illegal to park your vehicle on someone else's driveway. But it is frustrating and can cause friction between neighbours.
In the first instance, I would suggest speaking to the owner of the vehicle and asking them (politely) to park somewhere els. If that fails to solve the problem, you may want to consider fitting a lockable gate or bollard (which you can unlock to access the driveway when you park your car).
In a worst-case scenario, you could take legal action against the driver and pursue a civil case of trespassing in order to have the vehicle removed by a court.
In the first instance, I would suggest speaking to the owner of the vehicle and asking them (politely) to park somewhere els. If that fails to solve the problem, you may want to consider fitting a lockable gate or bollard (which you can unlock to access the driveway when you park your car).
In a worst-case scenario, you could take legal action against the driver and pursue a civil case of trespassing in order to have the vehicle removed by a court.
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