On 09/08/2014 07:27, Richard wrote:
"alan_m" wrote in message ...

On 08/08/2014 15:07, Tim+ wrote:
I frequently use the road in preference to the footpath as folk
reversing out don't expect (nor should expect) faster moving traffic
on the
pavement.

You reverse into a driveway and drive out forwards with full view what
is on the pavement.

Really!? If there are hedges or walls obscuring the view, the front end
of the car may already be on the pavement in cases where the pavement is
against the property border.

Cut the hedges and/or the wall.