UK Drivers Warned About ‘Illegal’ Driveway Habit Many Think Is Fine

  • تاريخ النشر: الأحد، 17 مايو 2026 زمن القراءة: دقيقة قراءة

UK drivers warned about legal and safety risks of driveway access without council-approved dropped kerbs.

Parking on Your Own Driveway May Still Be a Problem

A Dropped Kerb Is the Legal Access Point

The Rule Comes From the Highways Act

The Fine Can Reach £1,000

It Can Damage the Pavement

Pedestrians Can Be Put at Risk

Blocking a Dropped Kerb Is Another Issue

A Driveway Without a Dropped Kerb May Not Count Properly

Rules Can Vary by Council

The Safest Step Is to Check Before Parking

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UK drivers have been warned that parking on a driveway may still be illegal if the property does not have an approved dropped kerb. Many people assume that once a front garden or driveway belongs to them, they can drive across the pavement and park there without any issue.

The problem is the pavement. Under Section 184 of the Highways Act 1980, vehicles need a proper crossing over the footway to legally access private land from the road. Drivers who create or use access without permission may face enforcement, and unauthorised dropped kerbs can lead to fines of up to £1,000.

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