Parking on the curb

artvandulet

Just wondering if this is illegal or do the gardai enforce it at all if it is?
Like many older estates, there are far more cars than spaces in my area so a lot of people, myself included, park on the curb out of necessity to keep the road clear.
Can I be ticketed or fined for this?

PCPhoto

it is illegal and from time to time the gardai and clampers do enforce it.

its also just downright rude for someone to park with most of their car on the footpath (which effectively blocks it for wheelchair use)

usually these kind of people are going to college or popping into the shops.... if the road is not big enough then its an issue for the council, but if you illegally park to make room - be warned that its still illegally parking and you could face a fine/clamping as a result.

I applaud you for trying to keep the road clear - but think about the inconvenience to pedestrians/wheelchair users/people walking pets....next time, park properly..on the street - if other road users cant get past it shows their level of expertise at driving.

EDIT:the problem could be the road not signed/marked or even built properly ... and you can expect the council to suggest paid parking/clamping if you raise the matter of the inadequate road size with them.

chin_grin

Depends.

If there are double yellows or single yellows then no. But if it's a narrow road then I'd say you'd get away with parking up on the curb. As long as you leave enough room for pedestrians and don't obstruct others getting in/out of their houses.

artvandulet

there is no yellow or double yellow lines.
I don't see how pay and display could possibly be a solution. Its not non residents parking. Its all residents. There is just way too many cars for the amount of spaces. I would say there is less spaces than 1 car per household.
There is no driveways so its all on street parking.
I take the point about wheelchair users but other than that, I believe it is the best thing to do considering there is nowhere else to park and also trying to avoid blocking road.
I have never seen a clamp, a ticket or any gardai speaking to someone about their 'illegally' parked car in the area ever. Yet I see dozens of cars every day which are probably breaking the official laws. So I can only assume its not enforced.

ADIDriving

There is a long list of places and ways that it is illegal to park. If it is not breaking any other rules then parking on the kerb can be legal so long as you do not obstruct the path for wheelchairs and buggys. There are also lots of estates where parking is inadequate. If it is a cul de sac the gardai, wardens and clampers usually don't bother with these. If it is a through road then they may ticket, etc. cars that are breaking laws.

J_R

artvandulet wrote: »

Just wondering if this is illegal or do the gardai enforce it at all if it is?
Like many older estates, there are far more cars than spaces in my area so a lot of people, myself included, park on the curb out of necessity to keep the road clear.
Can I be ticketed or fined for this?

Hi,

It is illegal to park on a pavement


From Rules of the Road:- Rules of the Road

No parking

Even if you do not see a particular 'no parking' sign or yellow line on the road, you must not stop or park:
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. wholly or partly on a footpath, a grass margin, a cycle lane or track or a median strip;

Garda generally turn a blind eye, however if they receive a cpmplaint they will issue a ticket.