Despite being widely frowned upon, it is all too common for vehicles to block driveways (Image: Getty)
A motoring expert has shared what drivers should do if they encounter one of the commonly seen on the roads.
No matter how much experience a driver has behind the wheel, many dread the moment when they return to their home to find another to their .
In a blog post, the advised any driver who encounters this situation to start by trying to find the owner of the vehicle and politely asking them to move it.
They explained: “If someone has so you can’t drive in, we appreciate this can be very frustrating.
If you can find the owner of the vehicle, we’d first recommend asking them politely to move it. If you can’t find them, try leaving a note on their . After all, they may not realise they have caused a problem.”
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Drivers should start by politely requesting the owner to move their car, leaving a note if necessary (Image: Getty)
Under the Highway Code, it is an offence for a driver to park their vehicle over a dropped kerb, such as at the entrance to a driveway or footpath.
However, as frustrating as it can be, it is vital for drivers who encounter this issue to be as calm and polite as possible to the owner of the vehicle, asking them to move or park elsewhere in the future.
If the owner is not around, motorists should leave a kindly-worded note on the windscreen, letting them know to move the car as soon as possible.
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Motorists can also report vehicles blocking their driveway to the police or local council (Image: Getty)
If reaching out to the offending motorist does not work, drivers can often approach their local council if it has taken on Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE).
Those living in areas where the local council does not have CPE should reach out to their local police force by dialling 101, the non-emergency telephone number.
Some online services, such as FixMyStreet, can also be used to directly send reports of illegal vehicle parking to local authorities.
Drivers may also wish to find ways of preventing further cases of other road users parking in front of the entrance to their driveway, such as fitting small ‘no parking’ signs.
Whilst motorists cannot install a sign on a public road without permission from the council, signs can be added to private property to get the attention of motorists planning to park in the area.
Fitting a security camera can also help motorists think twice before blocking a driveway, with offending drivers at a higher risk of receiving a hefty penalty charge notice (PCN).