State law makes it illegal to park in front of a public or private driveway in the State of New Jersey unless a municipality has passed an ordinance making it legal to block one's own driveway within that specific town (See N.J.S.A.
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Did You Know? According to the information and statistics gathered by ParkingTickets.Org, “It is always illegal to block or park in front of a public or private driveway in NYC. Parking in front of a driveway will land you a $95 parking ticket.
So is it illegal to block someone's driveway? Absolutely. Law enforcement officers can issue a parking ticket and/or have the car towed and impounded at the owner's expense. Even parking too close to a driveway is enough to get a ticket (but not a tow).
You might also call the police if your neighbor has repeatedly blocked your driveway, Parking illegally on your private property. If a neighbor parks their car on your property without your permission, they are trespassing.
39:4-135. The operator of a vehicle shall not stop, stand, or park the vehicle in a roadway other than parallel with the edge of the roadway headed in the direction of traffic, on the right-hand side of the road and with the curb side of the vehicle within six inches of the edge of the roadway, except as follows: a.
Complaints can be filed either by utilizing the State Vehicle Abuse Hotline at 800-992-2761 or by completing the State Vehicle Abuse Complaint Form which can be found below. Complaints can be filed anonymously, but be assured that all complaints we receive are investigated.