Parking over driveways

The Highway Code (paragraph) 217 instructs drivers not to park their vehicle or trailer on the road where it would endanger, inconvenience or obstruct pedestrians or road users, an example being

“In front of an entrance to a property”.

Vehicles obstructing driveways

Where vehicles are preventing access to or from a driveway, the Police have the capability to identify the vehicle owner and request the vehicle is moved. They can be contacted on their non emergency number of 0845 045 45 45.

It is planned in the near future for the Council’s Enforcement officers to be able to issue penalty charge notices for vehicles obstructing driveways, under new powers granted in June 2009. To get an update you can contact 023 8083 4600 or Email: parking.services@southampton.gov.uk