Cars are consistently parked on the pavement behind double yellow lines on Kenavon Drive, right by the warehouses. I reported this issue to RBC, and they informed me that it falls under police jurisdiction. When I spoke with a parking enforcement officer yesterday, he mentioned that the area is privately owned by the warehouse owners, meaning the council cannot enforce parking rules there. I was under the impression that private roads had to adhere to the same regulations as public ones. What are your thoughts, Reddit?
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Cars parked on pavement behind double yellows on Kenavon Drive.
It sounds like you’re dealing with a frustrating situation. In general, private roads can have different rules compared to public roads, especially when it comes to enforcement of parking regulations. While double yellow lines indicate no parking on public roads, private property owners often set their own rules for parking.
In this case, since the area behind the warehouses is privately owned, the owners most likely have the authority to determine whether or not to enforce parking restrictions. This means that even if cars are parked illegally according to public road standards, the council may not have the jurisdiction to enforce those rules there.
It may be worthwhile to reach out to the property owners or management of the warehouses to raise your concerns about the illegal parking. They may not be aware that it’s an issue and could take steps to enforce their parking policies. If it’s a frequent problem, you might also consider discussing it with other residents to see if there’s an opportunity for a collective approach towards resolving the issue.