Why More UK Households Are Being Forced to Install Bollards on Their Driveways
Why More UK Households Are Being Forced to Install Bollards on Their Driveways By Aremco Barriers – Cradley Heath’s Driveway Security Experts More and more UK homeowners are waking up to a bizarre reality: someone can park on your driveway without your permission, and the police may not be able to do anything about it. This isn’t just a city problem anymore—communities like Cradley Heath in the West Midlands are seeing growing pressure on parking, especially near hospitals, schools, and high streets. That’s why driveway security bollards are quickly becoming essential kit for protecting your space. 🚨 The Legal Grey Area: Why You Might Be Powerless It feels wrong, but here’s what the law says: If someone parks on your private driveway, they are committing trespass, but trespass is a civil offense , not a criminal one . That means: ❌ Police won’t remove the vehicle unless a crime has been committed. ❌ Local councils can’t issue fines because it's priva...