If i am parked outside my house and a wide load comes along to i have to move ??

Question

or can i get a ticket for obstruction although i am legally parked.

Should it not be the responsibility of the driver of the large vehicle to find a route that is suitable.

what would happen if i was out and the vehicle could not pass?

Answer 1

It would depend on whether it is a main highway or side road.

However, although it is wise for the company sending out a wide load to plan the route, and in fact most wide loads have to have a police escort and therefore the route has been planned in advance, in which case you would be dealing with the Police and not the driver of the vehicle.  I do not see why you would be so difficult?

Answer 2

Of course you have to move, You are causing an obstruction. Roads are roads and are not meant for parking and you can only do it if you are not obstructing traffic.

You may give the thumbs down but my answer is correct..... Do you want to bet? If you did then you would lose. Read the highway code.

Answer 3

You are legally parked on a public road so yes you need to move, you see it coming and do nothing then you would be responsible...

Answer 4

You don't own the road unless you are in a parking space, what happens if it was a fire truck or ambulance that couldn't get past?

Answer 5

All Highway Authorities in the UK have abnormal load routes through their area. These could be for wide loads or high loads. High loads in particular may have to travel through residential areas. The haulage company should deliver to all residents the date and approximate time the abnormal load will come through. Any vehicles left could be treated as an obstruction and can be legally removed but I have seen on many occasions the police and haulage men 'bounce' an offending vehicle onto the footpath if that would then allow the load through. It is normally the wide loads which cause problems.

Answer 6

if they can,t get through, it would be the most honorable thing to do, to move your car, or they could side swipe your car. they have the right on the road too.

Answer 7

If you're legally parked, there's not an issue, but if the route of the wide load has been notified & you are asked to move, or asked not to park on the route at a specific time, it would be silly for you not to.

Answer 8

You do not own the road you are parked on but you dont have to move you can just get smashed up

Answer 9

If you are legally parked, no you don't have to move. But anyone with a little common courtesy and decency about them would move their vehicle.

I realize in today's world that is a little much to ask for.

Answer 10

wide loads should NOT be passing though residential areas without first advising all owners of this and asking them to leave the route clear.

if this is not done no - you cant be expected to sit looking out your window for a 100ton crane to come past!

Answer 11

well if a wide load of anything comes thru and you dont move is a good chance they will move it for you and is a good chance you wont like the damage and sure it is the responsibility of the driver of the large vehicle .. but why be such a azz.. if someone ask you to move just move is what most nice people do..  what you think they can turn a round any where

Answer 12

If you are in a marked parking bay then it's up to the wide driver to find a route past. However it would be a bit ignorant to refuse to move it. If you are on an unmarked road you are technically causing an obstruction and could have the police involved if you are awkward

Answer 13

The routing of most oversize loads is done by the state when the permit is issued and if a driver was to differ from the routing, could be issued a fine. The state has to take into consideration lane width, bridge weight limits, Height restrictions, and any other trouble the load may encounter.

Answer 14

It's your responsibility to help others whenever you can. It's the grease that makes civilisation work.

Answer 15

You do not have to move. The question is  ...........  why on earth wouldn't you want to? If you were out they would just have to find another way or in some cases wait until you got home. Heavy load movers are used to this and usually make prior arrangements before coming down a public street.

If it were a security matter or an emergency the local authorities would probably just have your car towed to a safer location at no cost to you.

Answer 16

You don't own the road outside your house, so if you are in the way (especially if you were given notice) you will be ticketed, towed or both!