As one who has received tickets for parking in my driveway in L.A. here's what I know.
You cannot block any part of the sidewalk. It used to be 33% but that's not the case any longer.
You can park in your driveway but if the slightest bit of the bumper is in the sidewalk they'll nail you.
And smile while doing it.
You can't do this.
Yes you can, because you are blocking a public right of way for pedestrians. It is a fine-able offense.
I have had cars towed for blocking my driveway. It is the city's responsibility to tow cars that are on a public road that block driveways. If someone blocks your driveway, don't call 911. Call your district police station and either they will put the call out or will direct you to the correct number. It may take up to two hours to get a tow truck to your place. However, if someone parks in your driveway, I think it's your responsibility to get someone to tow that car.
If you're parking in their property e.g.: Their own driveway, garage, or a designated area which is part of their property, then yes most likely it's trespassing when you park there. However, if you park at a street which is a public street, then the only restrictions that apply are those of the local government (the state, city, town .. etc). Someone doesn't have any legal support to ask someone to not park at a public parking because it's in front of there house. Out of courtesy, however, most people don't do it. But, again, it's totally legal and as long as it's public parking (street) you can park wherever you want following the rules of parking set by the government.
Title 39 of the New Jersey Statutes pertaining to Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation allows cars to be parked as long as vehicles are owned by the persons using the driveway, or by those who own the driveway. Vehicles owned by other individuals can also be parked in private driveways when said owners authorize it, and any vehicle parked in a driveway must never block the flow of traffic.
Yes you can, just by parking your vehicle at the end of the driveway where the strangers are unable to pull their vehicle onto your driveway. Yes, if you build a gate on the inside of your property line and clear of the public property "easement". Of course, that answer is dependant on the local regulations.
an individual may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle: (1) In front of or within 5 feet of a public driveway, or within a private driveway, without the consent of the owner or occupant of the premises see http://www.municode.com/resources/gateway.asp?pid=10016&sid=20
This is not as simple as a yes or no. It depends on the circumstances and relevant state law.
Defining private parking lot is the question here... The jurisdiction extends if the parking lot is regarded as a public access way... i.e. a mall, a hotel driveway, restaurant parking lot. A true private parking lot is a lot where access is limited by invitation or a private residence.
On a public roadway, you would call the agency which is responsible for parking enforcement - you can't just arbitrarily have a car which isn't yours towed from a public roadway.
yes
If it's a public driveway then the property owner can charge. If it's a private driveway to a house then no you can't and shouldn't charge to park.