In the UK, parking is first come, first served. You can park on most public roads if you follow the rules.

A person had trouble with their neighbour who used cones to save a parking spot. The neighbour started doing this about six months ago. The person got a note on their car after ignoring the neighbour.

The person wrote on Reddit: 'I live on a street where parking is first come, first served. Nobody has assigned spots.'

The neighbour started putting cones in front of their house when they left, so nobody would park there.

At first, people ignored the cones and moved them. But now the neighbour confronts people if they park there.

The person parked in the spot with cones because they couldn't find another space.

They found a note on their windshield saying: 'Please respect that this spot belongs to the residents of this house'. The spot is on a public street.

Other neighbours also complained about the cones. The neighbour thinks they own the space because it's in front of their house. The person has never seen this before and asked for advice.

Many people commented with advice on how to deal with the neighbour. One person said to call the non-emergency line.

Someone else said that the neighbour can't make their own parking rules just because they live nearby. If it's a public street, the non-emergency line should know about it.

A third person suggested just moving the cones and telling the neighbour to call the authorities if they have a problem.

It's essential to check local signs to see if a parking bay is for Pay & Display, permit holders only, or free for a limited time.

There are different lines to be aware of, like double yellow lines, which mean no waiting at any time. Single yellow lines mean no parking during specific times.

Red lines are usually on Red Routes, which mean no parking, stopping, or loading. White lines have specific uses.

Drivers with a Blue Badge have special parking privileges, including free parking in many Pay & Display bays.

Always check local rules, as there may be exceptions.