What's a Dropped Kerb?

What is a dropped kerb? A dropped kerb enables vehicles to cross the public pavement (footway) to access a private driveway. It allows safe, off-road parking and could add value to your property. ... The dropped kerb and access across the pavement do not become part of your land, and must not be used for parking vehicles.

What does a dropped curb mean?

A dropped kerb, also known as a crossover, is a change to the pavement (footway) to allow vehicles to drive over the pavement from the road to a driveway. It involves lowering the kerb and laying new foundations to the paving.

Can you have a dropped kerb without a driveway?

The simple answer here is no. Legally, in order to use an area as a driveway, you need to have a dropped kerb on the pathway outside your home. Otherwise, if any damage is caused to the pathway when driving over it you will be liable for fixing it.