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Is it illegal to park over a dropped KERB?
If someone is blocking your driveway, or their wheel is over the dropped kerb, they are committing a parking offence. Vehicles parked across dropped kerbs can be ticketed, even if they’re not fully blocking it. But parking very close to a dropped kerb or directly opposite it isn’t illegal, even if it restricts access.
What should you do if your car has a flat tire?
When you get a flat tire, turn on your emergency lights and slow down. Pull over as soon as you see an open stretch of road away from traffic. You don’t want to change your tire too close to oncoming traffic.
What is a dropped kerb?
A dropped kerb, also known as a crossover, is a change to the pavement (footway) to allow vehicles to drive over the pavement from the road to a driveway. It involves lowering the kerb and laying new foundations to the paving.
Who do you call when you have a flat tire?
If you are in a true emergency, stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire, you should never hesitate to call 911. But if you are in a safe situation you may want to source your own roadside assistance provider as you’ll have to pay the provider the police find you anyway.
How bad can a flat spot on a tire be?
The severity of a tire flat spot will depend on factors like size, load, internal structure, the ambient temperature, and the amount of time it is stationary. In the majority of cases, flat-spotting is temporary.
Is there a way to avoid flat spots on my car?
Unfortunately, they are all pure nonsense. If you’ve got a vehicle that’s going to be stored for a long time, the only way you can avoid flat spots is to have the vehicle up on jack stands at all four corners. That’ll take the weight off the tires completely. Unfortunately, that’s also pretty inconvenient.
What causes a tire to go flat with no air?
A damaged or corroded valve stem can cause air to leak out of the tire, making it go flat. Loose or dirt-clogged stems can also cause tires to lose air. 3) Rubbed or Ripped Tire. A worn or ripped tire can create a dangerous situation for you and for other drivers on the road.
What to do if a car parks in front of Your House?
On the other hand, if you encounter a vehicle which is parking in front of your house for excessive periods of time without moving, you can call the police department and ask to have the vehicle checked out. (If you don’t recognize the vehicle and it hasn’t moved for a long time, it may be stolen.)