Uninsured car parked in front of my house

Lum

If you can get the police to do something than great, not entirely sure if they will or not though (unless you live in Gwent, in which case I can assure you that they will do nothing). Having a bit of a skid in last year's snow isn't really going to grounds for any sort of dangerous driving or antisocial behaviour action.

If he is insured and/or the police won't do anything then you could try and get the council to set up a residents-only parking scheme. This guy would then have to register all his vans and there's usually a limit on how many vehicles and guest vehicles you can have in such a scheme. Be aware that this will also cost you money if you or your own guests park on the street.

goldspanners

naijapower wrote: »

Yes, i understand what you mean. But a computer database (so long as it is up to date) is made up of info contained on an insurance certificate.
In my opinion, one and the same thing

in a perfect world this would be the case, i agree.
but unfortunatly not every single insurer provides the database with its info.

Micro

Definately take it to the police. When you do ask that you be provided with an update. Kids on the estate ? Mention this to the police - if he knocks one over (god forbid) then this is serious stuff. Tell the police that you are concerned to their safety etc. If you have no luck keep calling them. They will soon come back to you

naijapower

Micro wrote: »

Definately take it to the police. When you do ask that you be provided with an update. Kids on the estate ? Mention this to the police - if he knocks one over (god forbid) then this is serious stuff. Tell the police that you are concerned to their safety etc. If you have no luck keep calling them. They will soon come back to you

Good advise. With regards to calling Police, i can assure i would get a response even it means calling 1000 times and dramatising.
On a serious note, it is not acceptable if he has no insurance . Someone mentioned a minor skid in reference to my statement that his van ended up close to my house in the snow. Sorry, this aint minor cos it finally rested 2 feet from my living room wall and we have young children.
In addition, on at least 2 occasion, he has almost smoked out my living room while struggling to start his van outside my house......not acceptable in my opinion

hewhoisnotintheknow

probably got traders insurance, or new insurance which takes a while to get on the database

naijapower

hewhoisnotintheknow wrote: »

probably got traders insurance, or new insurance which takes a while to get on the database

Well, only the Police would tell....

hewhoisnotintheknow

have you thought about talking with him?

anewman

I seem to remember a similar thread http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1636471 Nearly skidded into your property while driving on snow, my oh my, how horrific!

I suspect the only thing he may be doing illegal is if he is selling the vans on and not doing the appropriate things regarding income tax etc. But then that's hardly your business really, if he is doing that and gets caught then he gets caught. If he does work on the vans, then this is perfectly legal so long as he is not doing so in the course of business (i.e. being paid for it). Unfortunately the road outside your house doesn't belong to you and all you can do is politely ask him not to, to which he may respond by doing it more often.

naijapower wrote: »

Someone mentioned a minor skid in reference to my statement that his van ended up close to my house in the snow. Sorry, this aint minor cos it finally rested 2 feet from my living room wall and we have young children.

Let me guess, to be 2 feet from your living room and not on your property you don't have a garden. In which case he was hardly that close.

naijapower wrote: »

on at least 2 occasion, he has almost smoked out my living room while struggling to start his van outside my house......not acceptable in my opinion

Shut the windows?!

naijapower

Thanks anewman, but i wonder if you are aware that most councils object to people trading cars commercially in residential area. Well, mine does.

Also, with regards to his skidding, he actually got on my property i.e. side garden. I think you ought to have asked to describe my property layout. My area is new build and the builders used every available space to build houses but tiny roads. Immediately outside my living room windows/wall is a small garden patch about 3 foot wide and then a very narrow kerb about 2 feet wide, and the road. This is where he normally parks. When he skidded he went over the kerb and over my garden.
With regards to shutting my window.....not sure if this is objective comment. My wondows were never opened in the first instance cos it was cold and snowy. Fumes entered via the vent.
Moreover, why should i suffer inconvenience cos of another mans' stupidity

naijapower

hewhoisnotintheknow wrote: »

have you thought about talking with him?

|I have in the past. Council have also spoken to him as well. All we got was a temporary respite but then he went on.
No point speaking to him again. There are numerous options to follow. Some might be cheeky but very effective