This is what the law says you can do when someone parks in front of your house

Other cars pinching your perfect parking space is always a particular annoyance, especially when that spot just happens to be in front of your house.
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Owning a house that's in a convenient location has lots of advantages but it does mean you're susceptible to fighting off other motorists for a parking space.

This is a common problem our neck of the woods, with people living near hospitals, shops, business parks, stations, football grounds and the seafront being all too familiar with the bugbear.

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In some areas, residents parking permits have been introduced - but these bring their own issues.

However, the bad news is, unless you live on a road which has parking permits, or is private, it's very difficult to stop this from happening.

Even though neighbours may give you a preference over the parking spot right outside your house, there is actually no legal entitlement for them to do so.

It's a slightly different story if someone is blocking your driveway or their wheel is over the dropped kerb to your house.

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According to the Highway Code, these are the only laws of where you can't park

:: On a pedestrian crossing, including the area marked by the zig-zag lines

:: In marked taxi bays

:: In a cycle lane

:: On red lines

:: In spaces reserved for Blue Badge holders, residents or motorbikes (unless entitled to do so)

:: Near a school entrance

:: Anywhere that would prevent access for Emergency Services

:: At or near a bus/tram stop

:: Opposite or within 10 metres of a junction

:: Over a dropped kerb

:: In front of the entrance to a property

If any of these are the case, the law is on your side, and you can report it. How swiftly it is dealt with is another matter.

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