Is it illegal to park on a dropped kerb outside your house?

Have you just moved into a house that has a dropped kerb in front of it or you are thinking about asking the council to have a kerb dropped? Having pavements altered in our streets, including kerbs can be useful in many ways, from allowing easier access to those who need it or for car parking purposes. But you might be wondering if you can park on a dropped kerb outside your own house or if it’s illegal – let’s find out according to a motoring expert. Can I park in front of my own dropped curb? Although there appears to be no official law to stop you from parking on a dropped kerb outside your own home, there is a Highway Code rule to be aware of which won’t result in prosecution.

@uktoday_ Don't make this mistake with your dash cam! #uknews #dashcams #carinsuranceuk #uknewsheadlines ♬ original sound - UKToday 🇬🇧 Newsquest However, breaking the rule could result in a penalty charge notice (PCN) depending on your area. Aleksandrs Buraks, head of growth at DiscoverCars.com explained: “Rule 243 of the Highway Code specifies that you should not stop or park in front of the entrance to a property, unless forced to by stationary traffic - it also says you cannot park where the kerb has been lowered to help people with limited mobility.

“However, Rule 243 is phrased as ‘do not’ park in these places, rather than you ‘must not’ park there - this means that breaking Rule 243 is not automatically a criminal offence, unlike some other rules in the code. “The.