On 16 Sep, 14:17, "Jim Hawkins" wrote:
When is parking on double-yellow lines permissable ?
I'm sure the police and emergency services are allowed,
but what about tradesmen working on an adjacent property,
and delivery vans ? And are there any other classes of
vehicle permitted ?

Jim Hawkins


I believe that loading and unloading is permissible on double-yellow
lines - see the below extracts.

The Highway code says:
http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/signs09.htm#along
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Waiting restrictions indicated by yellow lines apply to the
carriageway, pavement and verge. You may stop to load or unload
(unless there are also loading restrictions as described below) or
while passengers board or alight. Double yellow lines mean no waiting
at any time, unless there are signs that specifically indicate
seasonal restrictions.
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The London Councils website says this of red and yellow lines:
http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/doc.asp?doc=14395#lines
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Red and Yellow Lines

Single or double yellow lines painted at the edge of the road indicate
a parking ban. The days and times when parking is banned are shown on
a yellow 'no parking' sign at the side of the road.

In some areas signs are not present on every yellow line (in these
areas parking is banned during the local controlled times - shown on
parking meters and on a sign at the entry point of the zone).

Single or double red lines indicate that parking and stopping are
prohibited. A sign by the road will tell you when parking is banned.

If in doubt do not park on a red or yellow line.

You may stop briefly on a yellow line to drop off passengers. On some
yellow lines you may also stop briefly to load or unload goods - see
the ALG Transport and Environment Committee's Loading and Unloading
leaflet for details of the rules concerning loading of goods.

You may not stop on a red line to unload, nor to drop off passengers
(unless they are disabled).
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The London Councils website provides further information on loading
and unloading:
http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/doc.asp?doc=14391&cat=2524
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Yellow lines

Loading and unloading is permitted on single and double yellow lines,
provided you do not cause an obstruction and there is no loading ban

Where there is a loading ban, in addition to parking restrictions, you
will see yellow stripes on the kerb. Check the white sign on a nearby
post for details - single stripes mean no loading at certain times;
double yellow stripes mean no loading is permitted at any time.
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