Parking Problem?

Question

Hey guys, I have to commute daily to work via the train, but the station car park costs far too much (£8.50 a day which is extortionate lol) so I tend to park in the residential areas close by. I always make sure I park in the 'P' zone and not the 'Residential Parking'. However yesterday when I got back I got yelled at by a woman telling me I could not park there anymore as she was having to park "miles" (as she put it) away from her house. However, I know I am not the only commuter to park there and it is free. Did she have the right to tell me to move? Now I'm stuck with places to park? Can anyone give me any suggestions? Thanks :)

Answer 1

h***s no she has  no right telling you where to park.  shes just mad cus like she said, she has to park further away.. but hey thats her problem.  as long as it is legal for you to park there- i would.  id continue to park there and if she ever says anything, just ignore her.  she really cant do anything about it except be mad.  whoever gets the spot first gets the spot!

Answer 2

If it's a public parking space and there are no stated restrictions she can't ask you/tell you/ demand that you move (unless she's a traffic warden!!)

I sympathise with residents who can't park because commuters are using residential areas rather than station car parks, but then I agree that £8.50 a day is a lot to pay to park. Perhaps you could take the bus to the railway station?

Answer 3

I can't advise you, but I can't understand why you should have to pay to park when you are using the train. i thought the government's idea was to get more people off the road and on public transport.

Answer 4

I sympathise with her but she does not own the road

Answer 5

Legally you can continue to park there as long as you have a valid tax disc on display.

I understand where the woman is coming from though, I am disabled and am having a nightmare with parking where I live.There is a gym near to wher I live, if I move my car between 5pm and 9pm,(their busiest time) I've no chance getting parked within 400 metres of my house.

Answer 6

She has no right!  If you were legally parked then she has no recourse.  It's her own fault for living so close to the station!

Answer 7

well if the place was a private residence i mean if the woman's house was directly in front of the parking then i think that she did have the right but if it was anywhere else and even somewhere close then no she did'nt and u could and also if the residentail parking in whic u parked were like flats then sure u can park there unless it's a private one with guards and gates,hope this helps

Answer 8

if theres no residential parking scheme in place or any restrictions to you parking there just tell her she needs the excercise.....the fat bi*ch......lol. or you could tell her if she continues to harass you then you will report it to the police. Id make sure the car was taxed, motd and insured and road legal before doing this (not that it isnt you understand)

Answer 9

If it's not 'her' parking space, then yes you might annoy the residents but if lots of people do it for the commute, they should be used it to.  I think however much they don't like it, they have no right to tell you not to park there unless it is permits only.

Answer 10

She doesnt own the street she's just pist she has to walk.

Answer 11

She can't tell you where to park.

Answer 12

Walk around the area at a week-end looking for a house with a drive but elderly occupants who no longer drive.  Offer them £10 - £15 per week cash to let you park your car in their drive.  Better than paying £42.50 to park at the station, and probably safer too.

Answer 13

She should be allowed to park in front of her own house. There are too many cars out there; thats why parking is so high. I suggest that you put up a bulliton to share a spot and commute with someone compatable to your home and split the parking fees.