This page contains the following advice about certain Parking Restrictions:
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Yellow markings on the kerb or at the edge of the carriageway indicate that loading or unloading is prohibited at the times shown on the nearby white and black sign plate. The times of the loading and unloading restriction may not necessarily be the same as the parking restriction for that road. Additionally, the restrictions are indicated by yellow markings (kerb blips) painted at right angles to the kerb.
Examples of kerb markings (kerb blips)
The purpose of this loading restriction is to ensure the free flow of traffic on primary road routes through a town during the busiest times. Typically this will be between 08.30 to 09.30 and 16.45 to 18.00. If you see yellow kerb markings you should remember to always check the white sign for the times of the restrictions, if the sign does not state which days are enforceable and only states the times of enforcement then it means the restriction is in place everyday. Unless the sign states otherwise the restriction is also enforceable on Bank Holidays.
Any vehicle, including those displaying a Blue Badge may get a Penalty Charge Notice if parked or waiting on a loading or unloading restriction during the stated times. It should be noted that this contravention is one that does not require an observation time; therefore the Penalty Charge can be issued immediately.
If there are no kerb markings at the carriage way or it is outside of the times stated on the white sign then loading or unloading on single or double yellow lines is allowed.
Loading can be defined as a vehicle stopping to load or unload bulky or heavy goods. The goods must be of a type that cannot easily be carried by one person in one trip - if they can, then the vehicle should be parked legally and the goods carried to the premises. Picking up items that could be carried, however great the value does not constitute loading.
Guidelines for loading or unloading suggest that the activity around the vehicle should be continuous, adjacent, reasonable and timely. If a vehicle is seen in contravention and not meeting these guidelines, a Penalty Charge Notice may be issued. It should be emphasised that there is no exemption for shopping, regardless of how briefly the vehicle stops.
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These white zig-zag markings are provided for safety reasons to prohibit waiting or parking of vehicles and to ensure clear sight lines for both pedestrians and motorists. Any vehicle parked or waiting on these zig-zag lines including those displaying a blue badge, those loading or those dropping off or picking up passengers is in contravention of that restriction and could receive a penalty charge notice. The Police can also enforce these restrictions and a fixed penalty charge notice can be issued for any infringements, which also carries penalty points as well as a fine
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These markings indicate no stopping restrictions
The markings are in place to improve visibility for both pedestrians and motorists and to provide a clear area in which children can cross the road more safely.
Yellow markings indicate a clear area outside a school, making it safer to cross the road during what is typically a busy time of day in terms of road traffic. A yellow sign stating the times of restrictions, which typically will be between 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm, will accompany these markings.
During restricted hours, any vehicle parked or waiting on these zig-zag lines including those displaying a blue badge, those loading or those dropping off or picking up children is in contravention of that restriction and could receive a penalty charge notice. Remember these markings are designed to be kept completely clear during the stated times of the restriction for the safety of children going to or from school.
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These signs indicate a no stopping restriction
A bus stop clearway means a marked area that it is to be kept completely clear of vehicles except for licensed fare paying buses. It is important that these bus stops are kept clear to ensure the free flow of public transport. Any vehicle stopping for any period of time can cause serious traffic congestion especially if the bus cannot enter the bus stop due to the parked vehicle.
For this reason any vehicle stopping in a bus stop clearway for any period of time (no matter how short) may commit a parking contravention and could receive a penalty charge notice. Equally there is no exemption for blue badge holders, vehicles loading or unloading, vehicles stopping to use cash points or picking up passengers and again these actions could result in a penalty charge notice being issued.
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This page last updated: 27/10/2008