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22 Oct 2025

Lorry drivers taking up several spaces in estates with their vehicles

Drivers of heavy goods vehicles are taking up several parking spaces with their lorries in residential areas.

Cllr Joe Neville asked how Kildare County Council deals with this “in particular where several parking spaces are being used and disturbance caused to residents!” when these vehicles are started early in the morning.

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According to KCC there is no policy currently in place which deals with  HGV parking in residential estates.

It added that it is not possible to place a blanket ban on HGVs in residential estates, although weight restrictions can be introduced under road traffic regulations following consultation with the gardaí.

It is up to the gardaí to enforce these.

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