Yes, blocking the sidewalk is illegal and if it is over the sidewalk it is not legally parked in your driveway.
Yes, the police can tow your car from your driveway if it is blocking traffic, parked illegally, or if there is a valid reason to remove it, such as it being involved in a crime.
Generally, blocking a sidewalk with a motor vehicle is against the law. You should call the police and ask them to remove the vehicle.
Yes you can, because you are blocking a public right of way for pedestrians. It is a fine-able offense.
What type of driveway? Was it a curving and could not see the car before rounding the curve? Is it straight; then why did you not see the car blocking the driveway before even getting into car and/or backing..
The problem with the pronoun in the sentence is that the antecedent is unclear. The pronoun "his" could refer to either Tom or Matt, leading to ambiguity about whose car was blocking the driveway. To clarify, the sentence could specify whose car it is, such as "Tom's car was blocking the driveway" or "Matt's car was blocking the driveway."
In Torrance, blocking a driveway can result in a fine of up to $100. If a vehicle is obstructing a driveway and the homeowner is unable to exit, the police have the authority to tow the vehicle immediately. It's advisable for homeowners to contact local law enforcement if they find themselves in this situation.
As one who has received tickets for parking in my driveway in L.A. here's what I know. You cannot block any part of the sidewalk. It used to be 33% but that's not the case any longer. You can park in your driveway but if the slightest bit of the bumper is in the sidewalk they'll nail you. And smile while doing it.
I think that you could call a tow company have it moved, and give the owner the bill.
The car that is moving is normally the one at fault. No matter how someone is positioned you should not drive into them (going forward or in reverse). It therefore seems to me that the car backing out of the driveway is at fault.
In most municipalities in Canada it can be towed if it is not owned by a resident of the home.
I would think not, if your driveway is private property. Take pictures of the car and complain to the police.
I have had cars towed for blocking my driveway. It is the city's responsibility to tow cars that are on a public road that block driveways. If someone blocks your driveway, don't call 911. Call your district police station and either they will put the call out or will direct you to the correct number. It may take up to two hours to get a tow truck to your place. However, if someone parks in your driveway, I think it's your responsibility to get someone to tow that car.