Updated July 2026
In short
Often no — even your own. The rules are about not blocking a lowered kerb, whoever owns the drive behind it, and enforcement varies by council. If you need more parking, widen the crossing or extend the drive.
It’s your access — so can you park across your own dropped kerb? The answer catches a lot of people out.
Why your own kerb catches people out
It feels wrong, but in many areas parking across a dropped kerb can be a parking contravention even when it’s yours. The rule is about keeping lowered kerbs clear — they’re there for vehicle and pedestrian access, including wheelchairs and prams — regardless of who owns the driveway behind it.
It depends on your council
Enforcement varies. Some authorities only act on a complaint, others patrol. Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County both have their own parking enforcement teams, so it’s worth checking your local rules before you assume it’s fine.
If you need more room
- Widen the crossing so you can park fully on your own land — see vehicle crossovers.
- Extend the driveway so a second car fits clear of the kerb line.
Both are things we can quote for — tell us the situation and we’ll suggest the tidiest fix.
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