How do I write a letter to my neighbor about parking?


How do I write a letter to my neighbor about parking? Could you please [describe what you want to happen; for example, you might say: “park further up the street so access is not restricted” or “not block the sidewalk”]. It would help improve our access to our home and keep users of our street safe — including emergency personnel. Thanks for your consideration and help.


Who has right of way around parked cars?

Vehicles in parking spaces always have to yield. Vehicles in feeder lanes have the right of way over parked vehicles, but have to yield to those in the through lane. Vehicles in the through lane have right of way over all other vehicles.


Is it illegal to park too close to another car?

By most laws, you have to be within 12 inches of the curb or roadside, if no curb is present. Double parking, which is parking alongside another car that is already parked in the designated spot, is illegal whether it is a corner parking spot or not.


How do you stop people from parking next to you?

That's My Spot: 5 Ways to Prevent Unwanted Parking in Your Property
  1. 1: Talk to the driver politely. ...
  2. 2: Put up signs. ...
  3. 3: Paint a line for your driveway. ...
  4. 4: Install security cameras. ...
  5. 5: Have the vehicle towed by a towing company. ...
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How do I tell my neighbor to park better?

If possible, speak with your neighbor about the problem and ask them to move their car. Confronting them could fix the issue in the future as well. However, if they have left the car parked and you can't reach them and need to leave, consider notifying the police to have the vehicle towed.