Obstruction of highway
Obstruction of highway includes parking on footways, inconsiderate parking on carriageways and cycleways. This also includes obstruction by items other than cars.
- This may be dealt with by Kent Police under Section 137 of the Highways Act 1980
For non-urgent telephone calls to the Police, telephone 01474 369055 (Dartford and Gravesend Police). Alternatively, the telephone number for Kent Police Headquarters based in Maidstone is 01622 690 690.
Neither Kent County Council nor Dartford Borough Council has the powers to deal with obstruction of the highway.
