Parking on Speed Humps

[Heyesey]

As ever the point is being missed here in favour of folk having a dig at each other. Although Planner said it is advisable not to park there, there is no explanation as to why it is such nor is there any explanation that I am aware of in the highway code.

 

See Newvan's earlier comments about traffic being forced onto the highest parts of the hump, and, sometimes, into the path of oncoming vehicles. For some reason, he blames the hump for this, and not the parked car that is causing the problem; but you can immediately see why it's not a good idea to park there.

[Paddy]

Thanks for all the replies on this one. I've got an idea for the council now - put double yellows next to the humps please so I can save my cars suspension and they can make some more money from parking tickets!

[Planner1]

As ever the point is being missed here in favour of folk having a dig at each other. Although Planner said it is advisable not to park there, there is no explanation as to why it is such nor is there any explanation that I am aware of in the highway code. If it is "inadvisable", I wonder why double yellows aren't there, it should be one or the other.

 

If double yellows were proposed, more people would object to the proposals. The council will want to ensure that the proposals are acceptable to residents and objections are minimised. Loss of parking is a very sensitive subject.

 

It's the same here in Manchester, Councils are reluctant to protect road humps with enforceable waiting restrictions for fear of upsetting locals. Inconsiderate parking can cause particular problems for buses, who suffer more than most when they have to go over the top of speed cushions.

[Planner1]

Sorry but thats Rubbish!

The lines there as an idiots guide to the road side,and for you to lead people to think that it is illegal to park on them is wrong.It either is legal to park on them or its not,and IT IS! In alot of cases the parking bays arnt big enough to hold a vehicle which leaves vehicles over hanging bays and in a dangerous position.Then along comes a friendly traffic warden with a ticket for over hanging a bay.Nice scam!

Tut Tut!

You wouldnt have a link to a dodgy council now would you?

 

You may think that it's rubbish but that IS why the Council put them there. Where and how you park is your responsibility. If you park illegally or irresponsibly then you can't complain when the appropriate sanction is applied.

 

As many people on the Forum will know I used to work for Sheffield Council as a Transport Planner. I currently work for the Passenger Transport Executive in Manchester, but will shortly be taking over as manager of the strategic transportation section at Barnsley Council.

[Darbees]

See Newvan's earlier comments about traffic being forced onto the highest parts of the hump, and, sometimes, into the path of oncoming vehicles. For some reason, he blames the hump for this, and not the parked car that is causing the problem; but you can immediately see why it's not a good idea to park there.

Of course it's the hump (or speed cushion, for the pedants) causing the problem, if it was an inappropriate place to park there would be yellow lines there and presumably it was ok to park there before the hump was there. People must be having to swerve into the kerb to avoid the hump and then back out again to drive round the parked cars that aren't next to a hump and so these things cause people to drive in an erratic wavy path along the road which is even worse if poeple don't park on them.

[Darbees]

 

It's the same here in Manchester, Councils are reluctant to protect road humps with enforceable waiting restrictions for fear of upsetting locals. Inconsiderate parking can cause particular problems for buses, who suffer more than most when they have to go over the top of speed cushions.

So, in fact these cushions not only supposedly slow people down but reduce the number of parking spaces on a road and then you say that residents are inconsiderate for parking, that would often be outside their own homes? What happens when a bus goes over a hump or platform or whatever the correct term is that extends right across the road? I presume it's ok to park on them.

[Haydn1971]

As many people on the Forum will know I used to work for Sheffield Council as a Transport Planner. I currently work for the Passenger Transport Executive in Manchester, but will shortly be taking over as manager of the strategic transportation section at Barnsley Council.

 

Congrat's on the new appointment... does this mean your house hunting focus has changed ?

[chloe01]

I agree with the original post,those who park on the humps are causing problems for other road users with their selfish attitude.

[satman2222]

Main street Grenoside - ( Morning school run time ) At the junction with Vicarage rd, we have Mr Grey van man, not only parked on the speed bump, but also within 10 metres of the junction.:rant::rant: and near Blacksmith lane, there is regularly a driving instructors car parked across the speed bump. They should know better! :rant::rant:

[chloe01]

They ought to prosecute them,give em a fixed penalty that will make em change their selfish ways.