Man slams ‘selfish’ BMW driver after pavement blocked for nearly two hours

A ‘selfish’ BMW driver has been convicted of parking on a pavement in Coventry. This was spotted by a resident who said the person responsible had no regard for others.

A man, who asked not to be named, said he saw the badly parked vehicle at around 9.30pm on Friday 10 May. He told CoventryLive he was “very annoyed” by the “inconsiderate” parking on Leicester Causeway in Foleshill.

Pedestrians were unable to use the sidewalk for nearly two hours, the unnamed man claimed. He went on to slam the BMW driver as “selfish”.

READ MORE: Mighty men descend on West Midlands’ Utilita Arena for Giants Live

READ MORE: Code will save you money on ‘game-changing’ teeth whitening products that ‘reverse years of stains’

He told CoventryLive: “It really annoys me because people are so selfish and have no regard for others. If someone with a stroller wants to cross, they would have to walk on the road and risk being hit by a car. It’s really inconsiderate.”

What are the rules regarding pavement parking in England?

Drivers parking on pavements create difficulties for disabled people, pedestrians and children, Compare the Market said. If vehicles cause an “unnecessary obstruction of the pavement”, they could be fined.

It is illegal to park on the pavement in London. Since 1974, the Highway Code has stated that motorists “must not park partly or wholly on a pavement in London”.

Outside of London, the rules for parking on pavements are a bit vague, with the Highway Code stating that “you should not do so unless the signs allow it”. As a general rule, you should leave enough space for people to pass your car or risk being reported for illegal parking, Compare the Market said.

Drivers can be fined if their parking is deemed to be dangerous in any way or cause an obstruction to the road. Fines can vary but are usually around £70.

Sign up here for our FREE daily newsletter for all the latest news on Coventry.