Here in London, parking spaces are like gold dust, with often room for only one car on the driveway of a two car household or in some cases, no driveway at all, motorists are forced to park in the residential roads.

However, are road users actually breaking the law if they park in front of your house?

The answer is no, just because you live there, you do not have a legal entitlement to park outside your home.

Many roads across London are subject to parking permits, but for those which are not, sorry to break it to you, but anyone is allowed to park there.

The Highway Code states that you cannot park in front of the entrance to a property

Of course, only if they comply with the general parking restrictions.

So if motorists on your street are getting you down, you can look out for the following parking infringements.

According to The Highway Code you cannot park:

  • In front of the entrance to a property.
  • Over a dropped curb.
  • On double yellow lines.
  • In a cycle lane.
  • On a bend.
  • Near a school entrance.
  • Anywhere that would prevent Emergency Service access.
  • On red lines.
  • In spaces reserved for Blue Badge holders, residents or motorbikes (unless entitled to do so).
  • At or near a bus or tram stop.
  • Opposite or within 10 metres of a junction.
  • Taxi bays.
  • Near the brow of a hill.
  • Partially or wholly on the pavement in London, unless signs permit it.
  • A cycle track.

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