Bollard on own drive/land

paulofessex

Asking on behalf of third party....

If you placed a bollard (metal/hinged type) on your own drive way to stop others from parking upon it, is there a legal requirement to paint it reflective colours?

Many thanks

Bowling_4_Gold

I don't think so - but if the public can obtain access to the place (a dropped kerb outside, for instance) then I believe the land owner is responsible for the welfare of those who choose to access the property.

If Joe Bloggs ran into the bollard at night because it was painted black, and was simply using the drive to turn around, then I believe the land owner/occupier would be at least partially responsible for the damages caused.

espresso

Bowling_4_Gold wrote: »

If Joe Bloggs ran into the bollard at night because it was painted black, and was simply using the drive to turn around, then I believe the land owner/occupier would be at least partially responsible for the damages caused.

Rubbish - Joe Bloggs should not be using a private drive to turn around, so tough luck!

Debt_Free_Chick

paulofessex wrote: »

Asking on behalf of third party....

If you placed a bollard (metal/hinged type) on your own drive way to stop others from parking upon it, is there a legal requirement to paint it reflective colours?

Many thanks

If it adjoins the Public Highway, there may be specific rules to adhere to. You will need to contact your local Highways department, usually part of the County Council. In some areas, they may refer you back to the local planning department.

molerat

Would you paint a gate or brick wall in reflective paint ?

cajef

In our previous property we had a double width drop kerb for entry to both our neighbours gateway and our own which were set back from the highway, our neighbour had put a bollard in the middle as he was fed up of people using it as a turning space, as it was on our land we were told there was no need to notify anyone.

kriss_boy

molerat wrote: »

Would you paint a gate or brick wall in reflective paint ?

I dont follow. Gates and walls adjoin almost every road and footpath in the country and they are considerably bigger than a slender bollard.

I reckon the OP should check with the highways department but I reckon if its within your land then its entirely your decision.

goldspanners

surely if someone hits your bollard on your property then you could claim the damage they caused to your bollard or driveway?

but we all know that makes too much common sense for any judge in this country to understand.

Inactive

Put a spike strip across it, that should stop them.:D

focae

Why the problem with people turning in drives? It's hardly worth worrying about is it?

I can just imagine your typical Sunday afternoon...............getting all of a lather because an unknown driver had the temerity to place some rubber on your drive for all of 5seconds and all he wanted to do was go in the opposite direction...........surprised you haven't got your shotgun out yet......that will teach the *!*"!**.

Get a life!!

maninthestreet

espresso wrote: »

Rubbish - Joe Bloggs should not be using a private drive to turn around, so tough luck!

This doesn't absolve the property owner's duty of care to anyone entering their property.