Odd law allows anyone to park on your drive – and it could cost you money

If there’s one thing that riles up British motorists, it’s people parking over their driveways.

And if the situation wasn't stressful enough, it can be difficult to take action against the selfish drivers.

A bizarre legal loophole means that it can be difficult to move random vehicles off your driveway.

Residents have complained that neither the police or council have had the power to shift the cars from their properties.

If a motor blocks your driveway on a public road, it can be shifted by local authorities.

But if it’s parked on your drive itself, councils have no jurisdiction to deal with it.

While councils are required to process cars that have been left on private land, they can be reluctant to do so.

If the vehicle poses no threat and is fully taxed and insured, they see it as a civil matter and leave it to the police to deal with.

Residents must then write to the local police or court to get the car removed.

While this can be the only way to deal with unruly motorists, it can be a lengthy process that costs thousands of pounds to deal with.

Instead of forking out to go through the courts, some residents have taken matters into their own hands.

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Some block the selfish parkers into the drive, making it impossible for them to move unless they make themselves known.

Others pay £100 to hire a private tow truck to remove the vehicle.

This isn’t recommended by the police, as you will be liable to pay damages if the stranger’s car is damaged during this process.

If the issue continues to occur, trying sticking “private property” signs around the area.

Installing cameras or gates can also deter parkers from ditching their motors on your drive.