Dropped Kerb , 5m Requirement

mrluke

eddddy wrote: »

Yes - I think I understand.

I just used a different word - I said 'parallel parked' (in post #4) you say 'horizontally parked'. But I think we both mean the same thing.


You've now mentioned 4m depth. In post #4, I mention that some councils will accept 3m depth (by 8m wide) for a horizontal parking space. But other councils wont.

Looking back at post #4 - have I misunderstood anything?

Thanks for the input eddy ,

I believe you have correctly understood me . I will look more into it and find out about the width/depth requirements .


Thanks
Luke

mrluke

DTDfanBoy wrote: »

Which council is your mrluke, policy varies quite widely around the country.

You also need to consider that if on road parking is hard to come by in your area the council may not let you widen the existing dropped kerb or add another even if you had the 5m they require.

Its castle point council DTDFanboy.

mrluke

bouicca21 wrote: »

I see - perhaps the car to be parked parallel needs the driver to learn to reverse into the space, so he/she can drive out forwards ... Which is surely safer, even in cases where the space isn't tight, and if I remember correctly is what is recommended in the Highway Code.

Looks like you have solved my problem , without the expense of a dropped kerb ! Great stuff !:money: