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Post by anxiousmom on Apr 30, 2016 20:51:42 GMT
It is rare rare rare that anyone in my neighborhood parks on the street. I have lived here for 20 years and it has only happened during parties...right up until about six months ago. The woman across the street passed and her grandchildren (?) moved in. As far as neighbors go, they are perfect-they are quiet, they tend the yard, etc. I have zero problems with them as far as that goes.
But goodness. They habitually park across the street from the end of my driveway. I mean smack dab across the street. I drive a big old tank of an SUV and it is always a pain in the ass to get out but I have been driving it for so long I can even parallel park it in a tiny space and am good and getting around things. And fortunately for them the boy's car is tiny and he has an easier time, but still a pain. I mentioned to them one time that it wasn't a good thing for them to park there, but it made no impact.
Now, I am driving my mom's little work truck while my tank is out of commission. It is a standard transmission and while I am a really confident driver, I am still getting used to driving a non-automatic truck that is at least 20 years old and pretty basic. My reversing skills and my pulling into the driveway skills are a bit rusty and I have little to no room for error because there is always a car directly behind me. I just know I am going to run smack dab into that car because I don't have a lot of room to maneuver.
There aren't any rules that say that they can't park on the street, but isn't there some kind of unspoken rule that says don't park across the street from someone's ingress/egress?? I tried to ask them again to not park there, but they won't answer the door anymore.
What would y'all do?
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Post by maryland on Apr 30, 2016 21:01:33 GMT
That would bother me too! Is there a place that they can park but not be in front of your driveway? My parents have neighbors across the street and a few families live there. They have about 8-10 cars. So it's so hard to get out of my parents driveway when we visit. I back out the easiest way, and sometimes that means I have to drive all through the neighborhood to exit, but it's not worth taking a chance and hitting their cars. I am not the best at pulling out of spaces (I am the one that parks way at the back of the parking lot where no other cars are when I shop even when it's -10 degrees!!). If there is a place for them to park just by moving up a bit, I would ask them if they wouldn't mind doing thst. Maybe tell them that you have trouble backing out, and wouldn't want to hit them. They may not realize they are making it hard for you. Sometimes just asking nicely works!  |
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Post by librarylady on Apr 30, 2016 21:02:07 GMT
We had a similar problem a couple of years ago with the across the street neighbors. The man would park directly behind our driveway. I tried to talk to him, and he would not answer the door. I left a polite note on the windshield that pointed out that where he was parking made it very easy for me to accidentally hit his car broadside....finally I had to ask a police officer to tell him to not park directly behind us....and then he moved it a few feet to the east.
That house is on the corner of a cross street and I don't know why he would never park in front of their house, on a less traveled street--but instead selected behind our driveway on the busy street.
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Post by christine58 on Apr 30, 2016 21:09:12 GMT
It is rare rare rare that anyone in my neighborhood parks on the street. I have lived here for 20 years and it has only happened during parties...right up until about six months ago. The woman across the street passed and her grandchildren (?) moved in. As far as neighbors go, they are perfect-they are quiet, they tend the yard, etc. I have zero problems with them as far as that goes. But goodness. They habitually park across the street from the end of my driveway. I mean smack dab across the street. I drive a big old tank of an SUV and it is always a pain in the ass to get out but I have been driving it for so long I can even parallel park it in a tiny space and am good and getting around things. And fortunately for them the boy's car is tiny and he has an easier time, but still a pain. I mentioned to them one time that it wasn't a good thing for them to park there, but it made no impact. Now, I am driving my mom's little work truck while my tank is out of commission. It is a standard transmission and while I am a really confident driver, I am still getting used to driving a non-automatic truck that is at least 20 years old and pretty basic. My reversing skills and my pulling into the driveway skills are a bit rusty and I have little to no room for error because there is always a car directly behind me. I just know I am going to run smack dab into that car because I don't have a lot of room to maneuver. There aren't any rules that say that they can't park on the street, but isn't there some kind of unspoken rule that says don't park across the street from someone's ingress/egress?? I tried to ask them again to not park there, but they won't answer the door anymore. What would y'all do? Besides reminding them again...could you back into your own driveway?? Would make it easier to pull out. |
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Post by anxiousmom on Apr 30, 2016 21:24:48 GMT
If there is a place for them to park just by moving up a bit, I would ask them if they wouldn't mind doing thst. Maybe tell them that you have trouble backing out, and wouldn't want to hit them. They may not realize they are making it hard for you. Sometimes just asking nicely works!  That's the thing. I *have* asked them nicely. Probably too nicely as they didn't take me seriously I think. Besides reminding them again...could you back into your own driveway?? Would make it easier to pull out. No way. I am not nearly proficient enough with the standard yet to do that. Trying to back in at this point would be asking for trouble. For all of us.  |
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Post by chaosisapony on Apr 30, 2016 21:30:47 GMT
I'm in northern California, there's no unspoken rule about street parking here. Most houses have two cars in the driveway (rarely do people use their garages for parking lol) and one on the street. It's quite rare that there is a house where at least one person isn't parking on the street.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Apr 30, 2016 21:36:04 GMT
We have on street parking and honestly besides asking them to park up a little more there's not much you can do. If you're that worried about hitting their car maybe park on the street yourself? Good luck!
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Post by basketdiva on Apr 30, 2016 21:38:45 GMT
Check with your city to see if there are any codes that address this issue. Some places have a 5' rule- no parking within 5' of a driveway.
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Post by scrapApea on Apr 30, 2016 21:44:07 GMT
Some people are just a-holes. Since you've already asked they don't care to make an effort. So if you start dinging up the car parked there.... oh well.
Personally I'd back into my driveway if that's a possibility. Or just park there yourself .
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Post by iowgirl on Apr 30, 2016 21:52:01 GMT
How's your insurance. I would be temped to give them a "little" love tap every time I backed out. |
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Post by mlynn on Apr 30, 2016 21:52:03 GMT
Parking rules here are crazy. There is only parking on our side of the street - our side. The neighbor across the street has teens, and their visitors have bad habits.
One day, I think it was snowing, and an adult visitor parked about a foot into our driveway. We called code enforcement and they sent someone who was in our area. Get this...if the vehicle is 100% blocking the driveway, they can tow it. But if only 50% blocking they can't. Crazy!
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Post by christine58 on Apr 30, 2016 22:00:22 GMT
If there is a place for them to park just by moving up a bit, I would ask them if they wouldn't mind doing thst. Maybe tell them that you have trouble backing out, and wouldn't want to hit them. They may not realize they are making it hard for you. Sometimes just asking nicely works! That's the thing. I *have* asked them nicely. Probably too nicely as they didn't take me seriously I think. Besides reminding them again...could you back into your own driveway?? Would make it easier to pull out. No way. I am not nearly proficient enough with the standard yet to do that. Trying to back in at this point would be asking for trouble. For all of us. Crap...forgot about the standard...although I love driving cars with it~ |
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Post by kernriver on Apr 30, 2016 22:03:25 GMT
Its a public street. They can park where they want. Want to start WWIII? Keep asking them to park somewhere else.
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Post by justkat on Apr 30, 2016 22:06:06 GMT
I think I'm confused. These people are parked at the curb across the street from the end of your driveway? Or they're parking at the end of your driveway?
I'm in a big city where people park on both sides of the street. When you pull out of your driveway there are parked cars everywhere.
If they're parking at the end of the driveway I'd call the non-emergency police number. Ask what, if anything, can be done. You've already spoken with the neighbors and they obviously aren't responsive.
If they're parking across the street I'm not sure what the problem is. That gives you the driveway plus the street to maneuver your vehicle..unless I'm missing something.
Maybe leave a note on their car nicely explaining that you're worried about hitting their vehicle and could they please move up/back slightly.
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Post by seikashaven on Apr 30, 2016 22:10:26 GMT
Why don't you park in that space for awhile?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 22:20:38 GMT
You could be passive aggressive and park behind their driveway and make it hard for them to get out. Sometimes people don't understand until they feel the pain.
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Post by anxiousmom on Apr 30, 2016 22:46:05 GMT
Its a public street. They can park where they want. Want to start WWIII? Keep asking them to park somewhere else. You are right of course, it is a public street. I don't want to start a problem, but honestly, I was more worried about their car than anything else. I have only recently borrowed the standard transmission car and because I am rusty, I was concerned that I might inadvertently run into their car. They are the only car that I have ever seen park on the street. Pretty much ever outside of the random party here and there. (And there is room in their drive way to park at least two additional cars.) I suppose this is just one of those things. This is not an area where street parking is normal. And because it is the only car that does it, there is ample room for them to do so that isn't across the street from my driveway or anyone elses. What I am getting though is that I need to let this one go. So I will. |
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Post by ntsf on Apr 30, 2016 22:50:46 GMT
our town has parking wars..so you can't be within 5 inches of a driveway..and any spot is fair game. if you feel uncomfortable parking in driveway, park in street til you get your other car back.
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 30, 2016 22:51:19 GMT
Our neighborhood has lots of multiple (3-5) car families. We always have cars parked around our driveway, but one sometimes two of our cars are parked in the street also. I am just so used to it that I always have my eyes out when backing out of my driveway.
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Post by likescarrots on Apr 30, 2016 23:08:42 GMT
Sorry, but that's on you. If you can't properly control the vehicle you're driving, you shouldn't be driving it. If there aren't any regulations about them parking where they park, then they are within their rights to park there, and it isn't their job to make sure everyone in the neighborhood knows how to drive their vehicle.
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Post by lucyg on Apr 30, 2016 23:10:33 GMT
I've honestly never heard of expecting people not to park on the street before (assuming parking is legal there, of course). It's one thing to wish they wouldn't park there and ask them nicely once. I really don't think you can keep asking or be annoyed that they continue to do it. I get that it isn't customary in your neighborhood, but still. Totally legal and they're within their rights. (Also not saying I don't think they should honor your polite request. They really should, especially since there's so much space available. But you shouldn't expect it.) Everyone parks on the street here (also in driveways, occasionally in garages) so I've never thought about anyone objecting. I'm always getting mad when someone parks smack in the middle of a two-car-lengths space, so there's only room for one car instead of two. |
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Post by jemmls4 on Apr 30, 2016 23:16:10 GMT
I can so relate and I feel your pain. Our neighborhood had two small businesses catty corner to us. One is now a hair place and they have a parking lot. The other was a caterer...he passed away and now it's an apartment rental office and a painting place. The painting place people park in front of my hours AND all along the street and right across from my driveway. Makes it a bitch to get out, especially in the winter.
We have to go over every winter and ask them not to park. And they still do. One time I left early and no one was there and I had to gun it to get out of my driveway. I had to return home about 10 minutes later and run into my house. One of the painter guys pulls in to park. Now the ENTIRE other side of the street is empty and he parks right across from my driveway. I walk over and ask him nicely to please move his car. I told him I had to gun it to get out (our street is one of the last to be plowed) and he looked at me all weird. I said, "well, if I can't get out of my driveway, I'm going to have to either call the police or hit your car".
i also asked them nicely several years ago when the kids got their permits. The thing is they could park on the street in front of their business, or down the other direction of the street. I know it'll be an issue when we try to sell our house.
sorry, guess I needed to rant ask about these people!!!!!
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Post by lucyg on Apr 30, 2016 23:23:34 GMT
I can so relate and I feel your pain. Our neighborhood had two small businesses catty corner to us. One is now a hair place and they have a parking lot. The other was a caterer...he passed away and now it's an apartment rental office and a painting place. The painting place people park in front of my hours AND all along the street and right across from my driveway. Makes it a bitch to get out, especially in the winter. We have to go over every winter and ask them not to park. And they still do. One time I left early and no one was there and I had to gun it to get out of my driveway. I had to return home about 10 minutes later and run into my house. One of the painter guys pulls in to park. Now the ENTIRE other side of the street is empty and he parks right across from my driveway. I walk over and ask him nicely to please move his car. I told him I had to gun it to get out (our street is one of the last to be plowed) and he looked at me all weird. I said, "well, if I can't get out of my driveway, I'm going to have to either call the police or hit your car". i also asked them nicely several years ago when the kids got their permits. The thing is they could park on the street in front of their business, or down the other direction of the street. I know it'll be an issue when we try to sell our house. sorry, guess I needed to rant ask about these people!!!!! Wow. I would have looked at you weird, too. They are parking legally (I assume) on a public street. You don't have a right to get mad because they park there. Am I missing something? Do things work differently in other states from what I'm used to or something? |
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Post by michellegb on Apr 30, 2016 23:34:03 GMT
I can so relate and I feel your pain. Our neighborhood had two small businesses catty corner to us. One is now a hair place and they have a parking lot. The other was a caterer...he passed away and now it's an apartment rental office and a painting place. The painting place people park in front of my hours AND all along the street and right across from my driveway. Makes it a bitch to get out, especially in the winter. We have to go over every winter and ask them not to park. And they still do. One time I left early and no one was there and I had to gun it to get out of my driveway. I had to return home about 10 minutes later and run into my house. One of the painter guys pulls in to park. Now the ENTIRE other side of the street is empty and he parks right across from my driveway. I walk over and ask him nicely to please move his car. I told him I had to gun it to get out (our street is one of the last to be plowed) and he looked at me all weird. I said, "well, if I can't get out of my driveway, I'm going to have to either call the police or hit your car". i also asked them nicely several years ago when the kids got their permits. The thing is they could park on the street in front of their business, or down the other direction of the street. I know it'll be an issue when we try to sell our house. sorry, guess I needed to rant ask about these people!!!!! Wow. I would have looked at you weird, too. They are parking legally (I assume) on a public street. You don't have a right to get mad because they park there. Am I missing something? Do things work differently in other states from what I'm used to or something? I think it's more of a case of people not playing nice in the sandbox rather than a legal issue. If the *entire* street is available, presumably with plenty of space that isn't across from someone's driveway, it would make sense to *not* park across from a driveway - for your benefit and theirs. It's about common courtesy. I think that's what the OP and others are saying. OP it would bother me as well, especially because you say that there are plenty of other places to park on the street. If you were living in an area where street parking were common, that would be different. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 30, 2016 23:40:11 GMT
I totally understand where you're coming from. The driveway at our old house was like that and being close to a college there were *always* cars parked there day and night. We never knew whose car it was because it was usually commuters that would drive to school, park where ever they could find a spot and walk to the school. It wasn't too bad most of the time because the street itself is pretty wide, but in the wintertime when the driveway might be icy and the plows didn't do a good job plowing curb to curb, definitely not fun.  The thing that would chap us was when neighbors would park in the street directly in front of the walkway from the street to our house instead of parking in front of the walkway to THEIR OWN house! Who does that? It was just stupid. Anytime someone brought my 83 year old mom over, she would have to walk from much further away because that spot wasn't open.  While I understand that they *can* park there, the nice and neighborly thing for them to do would be to move a few feet up or down the street so their vehicle isn't directly in the line of fire. Maybe they are HOPING you hit it? I agree with the others who said to wait for them to leave and park in that spot yourself for a while. Maybe the doofus will get the hint. |
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Post by christinec68 on Apr 30, 2016 23:46:48 GMT
Since you've already asked and they ignored you I would just park in the street until you get your car back. If you want to be passive aggressive about it, you could park in front of their house. But I wouldn't start tapping their car, they are parked legally even if they are being jerky about it.
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Post by lucyg on Apr 30, 2016 23:47:21 GMT
I'm sorry, but I'm still not getting it. Half the parking spaces here are across from someone's driveway and the other half are right in front in someone's house. Of course, we don't have snow, either. =shrug= Okay, I'll go away now.  |
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Post by chaosisapony on Apr 30, 2016 23:48:54 GMT
I'm sorry, but I'm still not getting it. Half the parking spaces here are across from someone's driveway and the other half are right in front in someone's house. Of course, we don't have snow, either. =shrug= Okay, I'll go away now. I'm with you Lucy. I don't follow. If someone is parking on the street how are they not supposed to be directly across from another person's driveway? It's never been an issue here. But I live near you so maybe this is a regional thing. Our streets are wide and we don't get snow. |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Apr 30, 2016 23:49:33 GMT
I'm sorry, I know it's tight and makes you uncomfortable, but I don't think there is anything that can be done If you've asked and they either don't understand, care or want to not park there, it seems like there isn't another choice. |
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Post by cmhs on Apr 30, 2016 23:52:14 GMT
I get it, OP. Last year, our across the street neighbor had people staying with them for a few months and they parked right across from our driveway. Perfectly legal, I know, but it really made us nervous as we have a dd with a learner's permit. The whole rest of the street was free of cars -- folks generally park in their driveways on our street so I don't know why they felt the need to park across from a driveway. Fortunately, they are no longer visiting.
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