It happens constantly and has been happening for years. It’s a plague under the windows. In this case, the neighbor will pay up to PLN 800

Problems with parking a car, especially in large cities, are becoming more and more common. No wonder, there are more and more parking lots, and often there is no space to create more parking lots. As a result, drivers use all possible means, which often ends with parking on lawns, sidewalks and under neighbors’ windows, and even… dismantling prohibition signs. Not all residents are satisfied. What do they say about parking under the window?

Can you park under your neighbor’s windows? Make sure before you park anywhere

Housing communities or cooperatives in housing estates, especially older ones, designate parking spaces to meet the expectations of residents. However, this does not protect against neighborly conflicts. Parking should be in accordance with the regulations, When looking for a place, you should follow the markings, road signs and information boards, and not park anywhere.

Parking in an unauthorized place, e.g. under a window or on the lawn, despite signs prohibiting parking or parking outside designated spaces, it can cost from PLN 100 to PLN 800 fine. If the services called to the scene determine that the vehicle is obstructing traffic or posing a danger, in addition to the fine, the owner will also have to pay towing costs.

Powiśle. Parking on the street Leszczyńska Photo Robert Kowalewski / Agencja Wyborcza.pl

How many meters from the windows can you park your car? Check what the regulations say about parking under a window

of April 12, 2002 on technical conditions clearly indicates that parking lots with up to 10 spaces should be at least 7 meters away from windows. Larger ones, from 11 to 60 seats, should be at least 10 meters away. However, it sometimes happens that communities allow parking around the building much closer to the windows than indicated in the regulation, as indicated, for example, by signs next to designated parking spaces. Often, however, this permit is limited, e.g. only to parking in front of the building, which is related to reducing noise and exhaust gases entering the interior of apartments. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.