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

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
-----
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.
-----


The London Councils website says this of red and yellow lines:
http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/doc.asp?doc=14395#lines
-----
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).
-----


The London Councils website provides further information on loading
and unloading:
http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/doc.asp?doc=14391&cat=2524
-----
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.
-----

"Jim Hawkins" wrote in message
...
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


http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/signs09.htm doesn't list *any* exceptions.

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

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

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 ?


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!


You need to apply to the council, the District Council in these parts -
rather than the Police.




--
Bob

"Jim Hawkins" wrote in message
...
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


Many thanks to all who've answered.
Just what I needed to know.

Jim Hawkins