Overview
- National outlets on Friday highlighted official advice on dealing with cars that block access and create safety risks.
- The Highway Code’s Rule 242 bans leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position or where it causes an unnecessary obstruction.
- Police can act when parking endangers others or blocks emergency access, with online reporting offered by forces such as the Metropolitan Police, and 999 reserved for emergencies.
- Cars over dropped kerbs, on pedestrian crossings, near school entrances, or in Blue Badge, taxi or cycle lanes should be reported to the local council via Gov.uk.
- Officials tell the public not to move or tow someone else’s vehicle on a public road because they do not have the legal authority to do so.