What Do You Think

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

I have a two family private house. I park on my driveway. Anyway the spot in front of my house is for one car, now some poeple have gotten it into their heads it's for two cars. I can't tell you how many times I have someone hanging over my driveway. Most times I don't know who the car belongs to as people from around the corner park on my block. I bought a sign that I put up "Please Do Not Block The Driveway Thank You". no one pays any attention to it. I have thought of buying safety cones, but I'm sure they would be moved or stolen. When I know I have to get out the next day I park in front of my house leaving my driveway empty (I want to add my mother is elderly and if I had an emergency I would be in trouble).Also my driveway is on top of my neighbor's driveway (whoever design the homes was an idiot), and she rings my bell Saturday morning. She came home about 2:00 in the morning, her foot slipped and she hit my car! She is 80ish and I don't think she should be driving anymore. She doesn't want to go through her insurance company as she had an accident not long ago. She said she'll pay for it, but I'm not sure once she realizes how much it could be, she'll want too. I haven't told my insurance company about the accident, I'm going for an estimate Wednesday, I hope it doesn't get ugly with her.

software · ‎06-08-2016

Go granny for being out at 2am!

Anyway, can't you get the police to ticket people who block your driveway?

jaxs mom · ‎04-18-2012

If the driveway is your private property have the cars towed. That's all I can think of.

I would think your local police dept would be the place to go to find out what your options are, since laws vary by jurisdiction.

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ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

How about yellow paint and diagonal lines? Just a thought?

As for Granny, insist on going through insurance instead of fanning a fire that is due to happen. Eventually, she may hurt someone.

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

I had this exact same problem a couple of years ago.

I never had a car towed because you never know if someone is going to get violent about it. However, I did have a couple of cars ticketed because they stayed for hours, blocking the driveway.

Sweetbay magnolia · ‎04-14-2013

That is a drag. I am adamant about respectful parking. I ABHOR parking on the street when it is not necessary.

I guess she will have to take responsibility.

And has it really been 50 years since Sgt Peppers?

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Spurt · ‎03-20-2010

@Jordan2

Please go through your insurance company, these arrangements where the person at fault promises to pay and leave the insuranc companies out of it seldom work out. When you get an estimate she may balk at the bill not realizing how expensive it is to repair cars these days, and if you attempt to settle with her and if she initially makes payments but stops paying suddenly your insurance carrier may not pay because you made your own deal outside your policy contract. Just watch a couple episodes of the Peoples Court and Judge Judy to see what I mean...........I also have a friend that worked for an insurance company and is now retired and the tails she would tell about cases like this...........

And about your driveway situation, you have tried to be reasonable and no one is complying, I would check with your city's Codes And Compliance Dept to see what you can do, or call your non-emergency Police Dept Number..................

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Scooby Doo · ‎03-14-2010

I'd try the orange cones. If that doesn't work, I've seen where people put their garbage can in that spot so people can't park there.

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

Thanks to everyone for their advice. As far as the cars blocking my driveway I live in NYC and had to call 311 to complain. I was told they would forward the complaint to my local police department. I don't think anyone ever came, I caught the guy who blocked my driveway (he left soon after I called), all he said was sorry.How does someone not realize they're hanging into your driveway? The police will ticket the car, but that's it. I would have to call a towing company to get rid of the car. That is not in my nature. As for my neighbor, she really feels terrible about what she did. If she gives me a problem I will insist going through our insurance company.She doesn't want to as her insurance company recently paid her a lot of money and would probably drop her if she filed a claim.

noodleann · ‎06-10-2015

@Jordan2 wrote:
Thanks to everyone for their advice. As far as the cars blocking my driveway I live in NYC and had to call 311 to complain. I was told they would forward the complaint to my local police department. I don't think anyone ever came, I caught the guy who blocked my driveway (he left soon after I called), all he said was sorry.How does someone not realize they're hanging into your driveway? The police will ticket the car, but that's it. I would have to call a towing company to get rid of the car. That is not in my nature. As for my neighbor, she really feels terrible about what she did. If she gives me a problem I will insist going through our insurance company.She doesn't want to as her insurance company recently paid her a lot of money and would probably drop her if she filed a claim.

This is more reason to alert your insurance company and file.

Her foot slipped and she did some damage to your car. Next time, it could be a child. If you fail to submit this to your insurance company, which will probably lead to the end of her driving, that accident would be on you. Do you really want to take that risk? Do the right thing and call your insurance company.