The minimum and standard width of a vehicle dropped kerb is 2.7 metres. The width can be increased to a maximum of 4.5 metres.
What is the width of a dropped kerb?
2.4 metres wide
The entrance to your property should be at least 2.4 metres wide and the kerb at the front of the crossing should be at least 4.5 metres wide – usually 5 whole kerbstones.
How close can you park to a dropped kerb UK?
5 feet
The car is parked at least 1.5 metres (5 feet) clear of the dropped kerb and there are no parking restrictions applying in this part of the road. This is NOT OK, unless you have the permission of the property owner who uses this dropped kerb.
How close to a junction can you have a dropped kerb?
Near a junction, pedestrian crossing or other road safety measure. If a dropped kerb might affect a junction, pedestrian crossing or other road safety measure (for example, traffic lights), your application is likely to be rejected. Your dropped kerb will need to be at least 10 metres from a junction.
What is a dropped footway?
Dropped footways are where the kerb of a footway, cycle track or verge has been lowered to allow easy access.
What is the law on dropped kerbs?
If you intend to drive a vehicle over the footway into your driveway off a highway, then you will need a dropped kerb. If you do not have dropped kerb, you must not drive over the footway. If you do so, you are breaking the law and enforcement action could be taken to prevent such practice.
What is width of car for driveway?
As a rule of thumb our driveway installation experts recommend 10′ of width by 22′ of length per vehicle. Therefore, if you prefer to have a side by side parking area, 20 feet to 24 feet in width is sufficient. However, for bigger vehicles the larger dimensions would be most beneficial.
Can I park in front of my own dropped kerb?
Parking across your own dropped kerb
Generally you should never park on the pavement unless you are parking in a marked bay. However if you have parking bays in your street you can park across your own drive but not beyond the marked bays as shown below. You cannot block the pavement as shown below.
Can I legally park in front of a dropped kerb?
You must not park in front of a dropped kerb on the road or where the road has been raised to the same level as the pavement, regardless if yellow lines are present or in force.
Can I park in my front garden without a dropped kerb?
WRT non-dropped kerbs, it is an offence under the Highways Act to cross a pavement in a car where the pavement has not been dropped, so if they are using the hardstanding at the front of the house to park, you should contact your local highways agency (local council if not a red-route) and ask them to investigate.
Is parking across someone’s driveway illegal?
If someone parks on your driveway, then they’re trespassing, so it’s a civil matter rather than a criminal offence. This means the police don’t usually get involved. If you’re lucky, the police may ask the driver to move their car, provided they can find the owner.
How do you tell if you are too close to the curb?
The further right you see the curb out your windshield, the further away you are. The further left you see it, the closer you are . Have you ever wondered how to know you won’t hit or scrape the edge in front when perpendicular parking? The answer is in looking at the curb in front and to the side.
Why would a drop kerb be refused?
Reasons for refusing permission could include proximity to a road junction, bend or traffic lights. There may be insufficient visibility to allow safe use of the pavement crossing. There might be obstacles, such as a tree or street furniture, in the way.
Can my car overhang my driveway?
If a vehicle is overhanging the property boundary and any part of the vehicle’s wheels are touching the pavement, the vehicle is in contravention of the pavement parking restrictions and may be issued with a PCN.
Is it illegal to park adjacent to a dropped footway?
Parking on footways or footpaths (pavements, grass verges, alleyways, etc), or in front of dropped footways or raised carriageways (for example driveways or pedestrian crossings) is banned on almost all streets in London at all times, including at night and weekends.
Do I need planning permission for a dropped kerb?
Do I need planning permission? If you live on a classified road, in a conservation area or your road is a TfL red route, then you will need to make a planning permission application before you can apply for a dropped kerb.
Does a dropped kerb add value?
But does a dropped kerb add more value? It definitely does. The best thing about it is it’s straightforward to apply for permission and get it done.
Can I pave my front garden without planning permission?
To replace over 5sqm of garden with paving you do not have to apply for planning permission to do this, provided that: a) the surface is permeable or b) that water is collected and directed to a permeable area. If it does not meet either of these criteria, planning permission is necessary.
How do I stop people parking outside my house?
Call the police
If you believe a car has been parked outside your home for an extended period of time, blocking your own driveway or obstructing other drivers and pedestrians, it’s a good idea to get the police’s help in attempting to contact the owner. It is also feasible for the automobile to be towed.
What is the width of a 2 car driveway?
A double-car driveway can have a width between 20 and 24 feet. 20 feet gives enough space for two cars to pass each other, but this may not be enough space for two cars to open their doors if they are parked side by side.
What is the maximum car width?
102 inches
(a) The total outside width of any vehicle or its load shall not exceed 102 inches.