Mandatory use of private parking space?

Questioner

If I have my own parking space at my disposal in a street and that street is empty, can I put it on the street? Or am I obliged to park it on my property? There was also another car parked next to the house.

Lawyer

Whether you are obliged to park your car on your own property depends on the rules in the municipality where you live and any provisions of the Owners' Association (VvE) if you live in an apartment. In some municipalities, parking regulations may stipulate that you may only park your car in the driveway and not on the street, especially if you have your own driveway or parking space at your disposal. The municipality may have stipulated this, for example, to maintain the streetscape or to ensure sufficient parking space on the public road for visitors. If you live in an apartment building with an Owners Association (VvE), the VvE may also have rules about parking cars. For example, you are required to park your car in the parking space belonging to the apartment. In short, whether you have to park your car on your own property or are allowed to park it on the street depends on local laws and regulations and any VvE rules. It is advisable to check these rules or to inquire with your municipality or the VvE, to avoid fines or other consequences. If you cannot figure it out, you could consult a lawyer or attorney for advice.' ---------------- Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. The above advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer

Lawyer

Whether you are obliged to park your car on your own property depends on the rules in the municipality where you live and any provisions of the Owners' Association (VvE) if you live in an apartment. In some municipalities, parking regulations may stipulate that you may only park your car in the driveway and not on the street, especially if you have your own driveway or parking space at your disposal. The municipality may have stipulated this, for example, to maintain the streetscape or to ensure sufficient parking space on the public road for visitors. If you live in an apartment building with an Owners Association (VvE), the VvE may also have rules about parking cars. For example, you are required to park your car in the parking space belonging to the apartment. In short, whether you have to park your car on your own property or are allowed to park it on the street depends on local laws and regulations and any VvE rules. It is advisable to check these rules or to inquire with your municipality or the VvE, to avoid fines or other consequences. If you cannot figure it out, you could consult a lawyer or attorney for advice.' ---------------- Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. The above advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer