VET NURSE ON CALL CAR STICKERS?

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Alison Clare Hickman — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 10:45:53 GMT

Sal's suggestion is the one that worked for me...I was getting regularly blocked in as I have two child-minders opposite me. When I politely asked one gentleman to move he told me that his child was more important than me and I should just wait. 10 minutes later.... grrr! In my case there is a regularly unused space a short 3-5 metres further up the road that is available WITHOUT blocking anyone's drive... insane. I started taking photographs on my phone of number plates and how the cars obstructed my driveway but decided to stop when I was rudely (offensively) challenged by an aggressive woman. Bit scary tbh.

So, I tried speaking ot the childminders and they agreed it was unacceptable and would speak with their clients. Made a short-term difference but when the weather got bad it started again. I spoke to a local Special Constable and he helped me acquire a cone. I think he did also speak to the child-minders themselves (rather than the offenders). If it affects their business it works wonders for compliance (they have to get a licence to trade I believe from the council so any complaints can affect that).... he he he. Perhaps speak to the school as well? Also, if no improvement, your local council, (get some double yellow lines painted), your local MP, your local paper too. The more the merrier I should say. Inconsiderate people need to be respectfully shown their manners. Bit harsh perhaps but we all need to show fairness to each other yes?!

I also had a problem with a chap opposite who's wife found it difficult to park in their driveway so he decided to tell her to use the (one) space outside MY house and she kept getting the tip of her boot or bonnet accross my drive. Couldn't get out without major manoevres due to close parking either side of my driveway. A very polite cup of tea and a biscuit later the problem was sorted (I helped him take down a wooden post in his driveway that was causing the problem). This time, it was being a pro-active good neighbour that worked.

All in all - as maddening as it is - we're the ones who have to do the spade-work to sort out a problem caused by other people. Good luck and keep cool!

ps. a link to a website where you can buy your own cone.... not too expensive and probably worth it to stop the hair tearing...

http://www.esedirect.co.uk/p-4140-2-piece-no-waiting-cone.aspx

Ali h

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funkyfish — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 08:34:59 GMT

I've not found they help! Still got blocked in and double parked over!

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Ema24 — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 10:54:21 GMT

Thanks, i've emailed them :)

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Linzi Mac — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 12:41:56 GMT

Vetark Professional have had Vet Nurse and Vet Oncall signs, they normally give them away free at congresses.

It may be worth contacting them to see if they have any they can post you. I am not sure legally how they stand though.

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Johnathan Prior — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 09:30:08 GMT

When a car is blocking your driveway, call your local council and they will send a traffic warden. They get a ticket and learn not to park there again. Having signs to say not to park there is also recommended

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Sal the 1st — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 19:01:05 GMT

ask for or 'acquire' some no parking yellow cones

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Steph Worsley — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 18:56:53 GMT

am I being stupid but if there is no on street parking then why are there cars parking on the road and blocking your driveway??? def get the police involved especially if there are signs saying no on street parking

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r-more — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 18:46:59 GMT

Hi It's actually a criminal offence to block a drive way if it involves preventing access to a public highway. If it's school parking it's probably regulars, may be worth involving the police if it's a persistent problem. :-)

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Ema24 — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:55:44 GMT

Good idea...but people don't tend to listen to that and it isn't much help when I'm trying to get to work

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sarahjune84 — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:08:10 GMT

If your driveway keeps getting blocked, I would put up a sign saying 'do not block driveway access needed 24/7' you can pick them up alots of places and when cars do block you in, take their reg and a photo and report them to the council and local police beat officer.

Thats what I would do anyway