What Is a VADO? And Why You Might Need One!

Today we’re going to explain what a **VADO** is, what it’s for, and **when you should request one**.

Let’s take these three neighbours as an example…

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Many people believe that owning a garage automatically means **nobody can park in front of it** — but that’s **not true**.

**Only a legal VADO sign**, issued by the **town hall** and posted on your garage door, **prohibits parking** and ensures **free access** to your property.

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A VADO isn’t just a no-parking sign.

It’s actually the **legal right to cross a public sidewalk** to access your property — and for that, you **pay a municipal fee**.

The cost? It depends on:

* The **area**

* The **number of vehicles passing by**

(Check with your **local town hall** for details.)

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If you have a garage and want to ensure you can **always access it**, requesting a **VADO** might be the best move.

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Now, let’s look at our 3 neighbours:

**Neighbour #1** painted a yellow line in front of their garage **without requesting a VADO**.

That line has **no legal validity** — if someone parks there, **they cannot request a tow truck**.

**Neighbour #2** bought a “No Parking” sign at the hardware store and posted it.

Unfortunately, **that sign has no authority** on public roads — it is also invalid.

**Neighbour #3** went to the **town hall**, officially **requested a VADO**, received approval, and then installed the **official sign** and painted the yellow line.

**Only this neighbour** is legally allowed to request a tow truck if someone blocks access to their garage.

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**What about you? Did you know this? Have you seen fake signs in your neighbourhood? Let us know in the comments!**