A woman from Kent has sparked a bitter feud after accusing her neighbours of using a 'pathetic' parking tactic to reserve the space outside their home. Tasha Bonner posted a video on TikTok showing the family's scheme: they park one car on the roadside, and when it leaves, they immediately move a second vehicle into the vacated spot. This ensures the space is never available for others, even though the neighbours have a driveway large enough for two cars.
Bonner labelled the behaviour 'sad' and 'selfish', describing the father-and-son duo as a 'double act' that keeps the spot perpetually occupied. In her caption, she used hashtags including 'pathetic neighbours' and 'parking drama'. The video has divided viewers, with some agreeing the tactic is selfish, while others argue it's acceptable to park outside your own home if you can.
Under UK law, there is no right to park outside your own property. Anyone can park on a public road as long as they follow the Highway Code. It is also illegal to reserve a parking bay with items like cones or bins under the Highways Act 1980. However, moving a car into an empty space is not a criminal offence, so the neighbours are technically within their rights.
Bonner's frustration highlights the wider issue of roadside parking in Britain, where there are more cars than households. With 34.5 million cars and only 29 million homes, competition for spaces is fierce. While the neighbours' behaviour may be seen as inconsiderate, it remains legal.
