How close can you park to a dropped kerb?

DROPPED kerbs are designed for a variety of reasons, such as to give homeowners easier access to their driveway.

Here, we look at the rules regarding dropped kerbs and why you aren't allowed to park across them.

How close can you park to a dropped kerb?

Road users should be aware that there are two types of dropped kerbs - one for pedestrians and the other to allow car access.

According to the Highway Code, Rule 243, you should not stop or park where the kerb has been lowered to help wheelchair users and powered mobility vehicles, or in front of an entrance to a property.

This means that vehicles should not be parked fully or partially across the kerb, as this is an obstruction and against the law.

There is no advice on the distance you should park away from the dropped kerb, but you should not be overlapping it.

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What is the fine for parking over a dropped kerb?

The fine issued for this parking violation is a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) of up to £90 and if appropriate the vehicle may be removed and impounded.

Complaints of this contravention can be made to the local police or council.

Drivers should also be aware that they could be at risk of receiving a PCN for parking across a dropped kerb outside of your own property.

If your property has a dropped kerb outside it, the best course of action is to contact your local council with the make, model and registration of the vehicle along with proof of residence.

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Once making sure that you have registered all necessary information with your local council, you won't be at risk of receiving a fine for parking on the dropped kerb outside your house.

Can I park in front of a driveway without a dropped kerb?

Homeowners who have a driveway must have a dropped kerb at the front of their house.

You are not allowed to drive over a footpath onto the driveway if there is no lowered kerb.

You must apply to your local council to be able to be granted permission for a dropped herb.

If you do so enforcement action could be taken to prevent such practice.

You could be liable for costs to damage to the footway and utility apparatus, and you may become liable from a collision with a pedestrian.

It is not illegal to park across someone's driveway if they DO NOT have a dropped kerb.

According to RED Driver Training, what makes driving across someone's driveway illegal is if there IS a dropped kerb - not that you're blocking access.

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