On 16 Sep, 17:29, MaxB wrote:
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

If, for example, you are carrying out work in an area which requires
you to park where you shouldn't, you can apply to the local police for
a permit which can be displayed for the benefit of traffic wardens
etc. Clearly, whether or not the permit is granted will depend on the
location and your need!

MaxB


Good point. Note that in Greater London enforcement of yellow lines
(both single and double) and of parking bays is done by the local
council, rather than the Police. In special circumstances you can
apply to them for a "parking suspension" if you wish to be able to use
a specific parking bay or bays, or a "dispensation" if you wish to be
able to park on a (single or double) yellow line.

For example, see the relevant Westminster council webpages:
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/transp...reets/parking/
suspensionsanddispensations/

Red lines are different - they are enforced by the Met Police and
administered by TfL Streets. If you wish to park on a red line (single
or double) then you can apply to TfL for a "dispensation". See:
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/finesandregulations/955.aspx